For millions of people who suffer from allergies, the summer can be a miserable time of year however a new vaccine designed could be on our shelves within the next four years.
Over 10 million British people suffer from a number of allergies, including hay fever, asthma, eczema and reactions to cat fur and dust could benefit from a single vaccine that has been developed by Swiss researchers.

Experts say the jab would be the ‘holy grail’ of vaccines due to its ability to protect against multiple allergies, making it cost effective, easy to manufacture and administer. The scientists behind the pioneering vaccine from Cytos Biotechnology found that a course of the vaccine was almost as good as steroids at keeping asthma under control.

 In recent trials conducted 63 asthmatics were given a course of the dummy drug for two to three months, asthma attacks and symptoms were cut by a third, they also found that one injection a week, for six weeks, cut reactions to house dust mites, runny noses and weepy eyes, by nearly 39%. Experts believe the jab in future could also have the potential to help people with allergies to shellfish and peanuts.

The vaccine which is formed of synthetic DNA similar to those found in the bug that causes tuberculosis is known as CYT003-QbG10, it tricks the body into thinking it is under attack from a dangerous bug, prompting a multi-pronged response.

A spokesman for Allergy UK said: ‘It does sound a very promising treatment, giving hope for those with severe asthma or allergy symptoms for whom the usual treatments aren’t enough, but there is still a long way to go before it will be available.

Most people cannot avoid stress however you can do things to relieve it by using relaxation techniques and relaxation practices, which used as often as you can manage will reduce your everyday stress levels and boost your feelings, from basic breathing exercises to massage therapy. To get the most out of your relaxation you need to try and put time aside each day for some basic relaxation exercises and try and do these when you are not feeling tired and sleepy as it will not have as much effect as if you were awake and alert.

Below are some basic relaxation methods and other practices that will help alleviate your stress.
Deep breathing – For a simple yet powerful, relaxation technique focus on full, cleansing breaths and deep breathing you will find that deep breathing provides a quick way to get your stress levels in check. Deep breathing is a main component to relaxation and is used in many practices and combined with other relaxation methods for full relaxation. To get the most out of deep breathing you need to take deep breaths from the abdomen, rather than shallow breaths from your upper chest, to inhale more oxygen. The more oxygen you get, the less tense, short of breath, and anxious you feel.

Progressive muscle relaxation – This is a great way to completely relax your body and involves a two-step process in which you systematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body you can get audio instructions from many progressive muscle practitioners for this relaxation treatment to follow. They normally start at the feet and work their way up to the face.

Massage Therapy – This treatment is not necessarily an everyday treatment as not everyone has daily access to a personal masseuse however it’s a great treat once a month or when you are feeling particularly stressed.  Getting a massage will provide deep relaxation and as your muscles relax so will your mind. There are many types of massage but the most common is a Swedish massage which is a soothing technique specifically designed to relax and energize.

Asthma is a medical condition that affects the tubs that carry oxygen in to your lungs.
Scientists aren’t sure what really causes asthma but they expect that it will be linked genetically and also be triggered by environmental factors.

People in their teenage years that are overweight are at a higher risk of getting asthma although you don’t have to be overweight or have any medical problems to have asthma.

During an asthma attack the airways contract and become smaller which makes breathing more difficult , an attack can be trigger my numerous things such as allergy’s to dust and pollen, certain foods and smoke.

You can look out for the following signs, which might give you an indication that someone is having an asthma attack, Coughing, Shortness of Breath, Chest Pains and wheezing.

Not every Asthma sufferer will experience all of these symptoms but most people with it will during or before a asthma attack. 

If Asthma is left untreated irritation can last for hours and even days in extreme cases. People with asthma usually feel fine and show no signs of this common breathing problem although some do feel short of breath a majority of the time.

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