Nut Allergy Children Get Better Chance of Survival [Scot Region]

Daily MailJuly 20, 2009

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CHILDREN with life-threatening nut allergies could saved by a Scottish team's breakthrough.

Researchers at Glasgow University have discovered a way of 'turning down' the strength of serious reactions - known as anaphylactic shock - which can leave sufferers unable to breathe.

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Nut Allergy Children Get Better Chance of Survival [Scot Region]

Anaphylactic shock, which can also be triggered by other foods or insect stings, can quickly claim a sufferer's life.

The scientists have pinpointed an immune hormone which amplifies the strength of the reaction ...

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