Vaccine to benefit asthma sufferers

A NEW asthma vaccine is expected to transform the lives of asthma sufferers in Ireland.

The country's 274,000 sufferers, as well as millions worldwide, could benefit from the research for a vaccine to combat asthma brought on by fur, dust and pollen allergies.

The research was carried out at the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College, London, and it showed a 50% reduction in reactions, with some sufferers left with only minor symptoms.