Asthma, allergies and respiratory diseases

 
Up to 40 per cent of children in Australia suffer with asthma, making it the most common chronic illness affecting young people.
The rate of allergies in children has escalated in recent years – our research is asking why?
The Institute’s scientists  are investigating  environmental and biological factors that could be linked to the high rates of asthma and allergy and potential new therapies for reducing the incidence of the disease.
 
AREST CF is dedicated to improving the respiratory health and outcomes in children with cystic fibrosis. Read more>>
 
Our WA Twin Child Health Study is looking at the roles that genes and environment play in the link between childhood asthma and allergy and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.  Read more>>
 
Allergies continue to cause concern for many parents. We are investigating some of the most common allergies affecting children today - house dust mite and cats. Read more>>
 
Our research into children's environmental health is aimed at understanding the mechanisms underlying the development of diseases of environmental origin, with special emphasis on respiratory disease.  Read more>>
 
Our Childhood Asthma Study has been following children for 10 years, collecting information on early respiratory infections, development of allergic diseases and wheeze.  Read more>>
 
Last updated 12 June 2009