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Asthma and eczema [news]

A strong link between asthma and eczema is now globally recognised. We look at the role food plays in these conditions and how avoiding certain foods, especially those with sulfites, may help. Scottish researchers discovered a genetic mutation in the skin of people who have eczema and asthma. The gene, called filaggrin, helps form the skin’s outer protective layer.