Hay fever's hidden supporting substances
Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 10:40
in Health & Medicine
Up to now, research into pollen allergies has largely focused on allergens. Upon contact with the nasal mucous membrane, however, pollen releases a host of other substances. A team of researchers has investigated effects of these substances. It emerged that non-allergenic components have a significant influence on the immune response. The results suggest that it may be time to rethink the current methods of treating allergies.