Allergic rhinitis, asthma & atopic dermatitis

Allergic diseases are on the rise, with one in five Australians now suffering from conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis. The reason for this growing prevalence is likely to involve numerous factors, with research suggesting that changes in modern diets, sanitation measures and a subsequent loss in diversity of gut bacteria, sick building syndrome, air pollution and other theories may all play a role.