The Significance Of Aeroallergens In Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$117,331.00
Summary
Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic condition that causes difficulty swallowing food and chest discomfort.Current diagnostic methods are inaccurate, and treatments are not curative. This project aims to clarify the role of promising new diagnostic techniques and to delineate the significance of aeroallergens (e.g. pollens) with a view to improving the treatment of eosinophilc esophagitis in the future. It is possible that simply avoiding pollens or treating hayfever in the future may be all ....Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic condition that causes difficulty swallowing food and chest discomfort.Current diagnostic methods are inaccurate, and treatments are not curative. This project aims to clarify the role of promising new diagnostic techniques and to delineate the significance of aeroallergens (e.g. pollens) with a view to improving the treatment of eosinophilc esophagitis in the future. It is possible that simply avoiding pollens or treating hayfever in the future may be all that is required to manage this condition.Read moreRead less
Infant Risk Factors For Childhood Asthma And Academic Performance
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$40,492.00
Summary
This research aims to determine whether factors affecting the foetus or the infant have long term consequences on health. The aspects of health I am focusing on are respiratory health- asthma and lung function, and cognitive performance. The perinatal and infant factors I am using in analysis are birth measures such as weight and length, breast feeding duration, and pro-longed supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids.