Prediction of risk factors triggering asthma and rhinitis could help alleviate and treat such respiratory allergies. Leading European scientists investigated the relationship between recurrent infections and asthma development and generated tools and models to inform prevention.
Millions of people are affected globally by asthma and rhinitis – allergy-related diseases caused by chronic inflammations. Despite the growing health concern, the causative factors and mechanisms triggering allergic disease remain elusive.
Further details: Immune reprogramming in allergy