Allergy & Immunology

Vaccines play a critical role in preventing respiratory infections by limiting virus circulation, especially in the case of COVID-19.

The Hoxb8 mast cell activation test (Hoxb8 MAT) shows high diagnostic accuracy in identifying peanut allergies.

New data reveal a more than 50% increase in psychology referrals for food allergy-related anxiety at one centre in 2023 compared to the previous four years.

Transplant-acquired food allergy is an emerging concern in paediatric organ transplant recipients, particularly in liver transplants

Managing food allergies has seen significant advances, including food immunotherapy as an option for desensitisation and preventing severe allergic reactions.  

New research reveals the significance of the airway microbiome in severe asthma, especially in ‘type-2 low’ neutrophilic asthma. 

A study has demonstrated that electronic letters informed by behavioural science can significantly increase influenza vaccination rates in chronically ill patients.

A study links indoor allergens, particularly cockroach and mouse allergens, to increased upper respiratory infections in children with asthma from disadvantaged communities.