Miracle ‘farm dust’ pill could prevent childhood allergies

Treatments based on barnyard material and unprocessed milk may be developed by 2027

An international team of scientists is working on a farm dust" treatment to stop children developing allergies as research reveals the protective benefits of being brought up on a farm can last into adulthood.

The study has found evidence that children brought up on family farms have greater protection into early adulthood from allergic rhinitis, a reaction that can cause a runny nose, sneezing and red eyes.