Finnish researchers are attempting to prevent children's hay fever from developing into asthma by exposing them to the allergen causing hay fever. The study, which will be launched this autumn, is the first of its kind worldwide.
Researchers in Tampere, Turku and Helsinki are currently selecting participants for the multi-year oral immunotherapy study.
The study will focus on how immunotherapy, which entails giving sufferers tiny amounts of allergens to build up tolerance, affects asthma. Many children who are allergic to pollen risk developing asthma.
Oral immunotherapy is currently available for treating hay fever in adults and children above five years of age.
The study is expected to produce results in five years.
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