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Allergies
Research on allergies discussed by scientists at University of Basel
March 31st, 2009
"Ambrosia artemisiifolia (short name = Ambrosia common rag-weed) pollen is a potent allergen and has recently been found in Switzerland, spreading from the southwest of the country. The aim of this study is to describe Ambrosia sensitisation rates in the population-based SAPALDIA cohort (Swiss Study on Air Pollution And Lung Diseases In Adults) and to test whether an increase in these rates could be observed," scientists in Basel, Switzerland report. "Among the 6345 participants from 8 areas who provided blood samples in 1991 and 2002, 5823 had valid results for specific IgE against common inhalant allergens tested with Phadiatopo (R). In 2002 Ambrosia sensitisation was...
Source: Disease Prevention Week (2009-03-31)
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