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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jon Ungoed-Thomas

FOUND: Miracle farm dust pill could prevent childhood allergies - You Need To See This

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse – pictured with her brother Alex and parents Nadim and Tanya – died after she fell ill on a flight from London to Nice after eating a sandwich at Heathrow.
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse – pictured with her brother Alex and parents Nadim and Tanya – died after she fell ill on a flight from London to Nice after eating a sandwich at Heathrow. Photograph: PA

An international team of scientists is working on a “farm dust” treatment to stop children developing allergies as research reveals the protective benefits of being brought up on a farm can last into adulthood.

The study has found evidence that children brought up on family farms have greater protection into early adulthood from allergic rhinitis, a reaction that can cause a runny nose, sneezing and red eyes.

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