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20 100 years! New changes to an old treatment

A century ago, a ground breaking discovery was made: immunotherapy. No one really understands how it works, but this old form of treatment is experiencing a renaissance.

26 Eczema and the Sun

for those of us with eczema, the summer months can be either a blessing or a curse. Whether you respond well to the sun, or tend to flare, there can be a number of things you can do to protect your skin.

34 Get a breath of fresh air

Whether at home at the office or at school, we spend about 90% of our time indoors where pollutants may be 2 to 5 times higher than outside. These high levels may increase the risk of irritation, allergic reactions or asthma. We put VOCs under the spotlight.

38 Schools and Anaphylaxis:knowing the risks

You've made it through the school yearTheres no holiday for managing allergies though and now is an excellent time to start planning for next year. Whether your child is at primary, intermediate or secondary school what exactly do you - and your school - need to know?

Short takes

2 Editorial

3 Feedback

7 Allergy New Zealand news

10 Your questions

15 Living with cow's milk anaphylaxis

18 Allergies no barrier

34 Healthy home: Get a breath of fresh air

38 The food air

44 Marketplace

47 Subscribe and win

50 Gluten free flour power

62 Classified