Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Babies exposed to polluted air in Melbourne had higher rates of peanut allergy, but not egg allergy or eczema, according to a study by Dr. Diego Lopez. The study, involving nearly 5,300 children, linked increased air pollution to higher odds of peanut allergy, with no similar impact on other immune-based conditions. The findings were published in the 'Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice'.