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The Allergist

The Allergist

Breaking down the epithelial barrier hypothesis

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There’s a question that’s been circulating widely these days. It’s in the clinic, it’s in the news, and it’s on patients' minds. Why do allergies appear to be increasing? Enter the epithelial barrier hypothesis. This is a developing theory that sees a connection between the ‘atopic march’ and the breakdown of the epithelial barrier. On today’s episode we speak with Professor Cezmi Akdis. Professor Akdis is a director of the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research in Davos and professor...

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