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Mediterranean diet wards off childhood respiratory allergies

A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax.The researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions of almost 700 children living in four rural areas on the Greek island of Crete.

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