A study looked at whether having dogs and cats around a baby can help their immune system develop and reduce their risk of developing allergies.
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Video: Food allergy – Dr Golly
Food allergies affect up to 1 in 20 children and 1 in 50 adults, this article looks at how allergic reactions occur and what you can do to best prevent them from happening.
Asthma in children
Asthma is relatively common in children. Find out about the symptoms, causes, triggers, diagnosis and treatments.
Asthma in teenagers
Dealing with asthma can be difficult for anybody, and for teenagers it may be accompanied by embarrassment and confusion.
Video: New asthma guidelines
The National Asthma Council of Australia has released major updates to its guidelines for managing and treating asthma. How do the changes affect people with asthma?
Asthma and dust mites
House dust mites are a common asthma trigger. Find out how dust mite allergy is diagnosed and pick up some tips to help avoid dust mites.
Asthma: checklist of common triggers
See our checklist of common asthma triggers (a trigger is anything that brings on or aggravates asthma symptoms).
Asthma inhalers: how do I use my puffer?
It is important to use your aerosol inhaler or puffer properly, so that you receive the correct dosage of your asthma medicine.
Asthma: can swimming help?
Swimming has been recommended in the past for people with asthma but there is no evidence that swimming improves asthma symptoms. In elite swimmers, repeated exposure to chlorine may contribute to the development of asthma.
Asthma and exercise
Find out about exercise-induced asthma symptoms and get some tips on how to exercise safely when you have asthma.
