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	Is Scotland's dust behind asthma BBC Scotland news - 6 July 2008
	The findings of a BBC Scotland investigation into claims that Scotland's childhood asthma pandemic has been due to the infestation of Scottish homes with house dust mites.
	Asthma equipment 'of little use' BBC health news - 15 April 2008
	A study by the Cochrane Collaboration research group indicates that asthmatics should not waste money on special mattress protectors and vacuum cleaners to tackle dust mites - as they are of little use.
	Housework 'can cause asthma' BBC health news - 12 October 2007
	Research by the Municipal Institute of Medical Research in Barcelona indicates that using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners can raise the risk of asthma.
	Home mould removal 'eases asthma' BBC Wales news - 5 September 2007
	Researchers at Cardiff University's School of Medicine have found that asthma sufferers who remove mould from their homes could see an improvement in their symptoms.
	Allergen exposure 'cuts asthma risk' Asthma UK - 17 August 2007
	The results of a Danish study into immunotherapy.
	Studies explain 'lobster asthma' BBC health news - 22 April 2007
	Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco say they are uncovering why some people's asthma is triggered by shellfish, insects and parasites.
	Mould linked to worsening asthma. Asthma UK - 4 April 2007
	Research by Cardiff University indicates that exposure to indoor mould could lead to people's asthma symptoms worsening.
	Duvet home to house-dust mites Asthma UK - 13 July 2006
	Researchers at the University of Worcester have examined the contents of a sample of duvets.
	Animal exposure may beat asthma BBC health news - 3 July 2006
	Research by the Imperial College London indicates that exposure to certain animals may prevent rather than trigger asthma and allergies.
	Asthma warning over thunderstorms BBC health news - 12 June 2006
	People with asthma have been warned to keep their medications with them at all times this week because of the threat of summer thunderstorms.
	Pillows can harbour harmful fungi BBC health news - 14 October 2005
	Research by the University of Manchester has found that the average pillow is home to a host of potentially-harmful fungi.
	Make it a flu-free winter Asthma UK - 5 October 2005
	The Department of Health is recommending that people who are particularly at risk from the flu virus get the flu jab.
	Rise in asthma with UK's storms BBC health news - 29 June 2005
	High pollen counts together with thunderstorms caused hospital admissions for breathing problems to soar last weekend.
	Bed covers ineffective against mites Asthma UK - 15 June 2005
	A one year study by scientists at the Erasmus Medical Center in Holland has found that impermeable bed covers provide no significant protection against house dust mite allergy.
	Beat the mites to help asthma sufferers ic Wales - 9 May 2005
	A childhood asthma study in Wrexham, Wales is investigating whether homes fitted with devices that remove stale air replacing it with fresh air direct into bedrooms, can make a difference.
	Cockroaches linked to asthma risk BBC health news - 9 March 2005
	A study by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has found that cockroach allergens played a 'very important role' in exacerbating the symptoms of asthma in inner city children in the US.
	Stress trigger for kids' asthma Asthma UK - 3 December 2004
	Research by the University College London suggests that stressful events in a child's life can increase the risk of them having an asthma attack by almost five times.
	Doubt over household asthma cause BBC news - 30 September 2004
	Research by the Imperial College School of Medicine at the National Heart and Lung Institute in London challenges the widespread belief that respiratory problems in children are directly linked to the amount of cat dander and dust mites in their homes.
	House doctors plan asthma study BBC Scotland news - 23 February 2004
	Doctors from Glasgow University are teaming up with architects from the University of Strathclyde to conduct a study which aims to measure how better ventilation in homes could improve the condition of asthmatics.
	Aspirin warning to asthmatics BBC health news - 20 February 2004
	New research indicates that more asthma patients are at risk of having an attack after taking aspirin than previously thought. Also, other NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), including ibuprofen, can also cause an attack.
	Anti-allergy bedding ineffective BBC health news - 16 July 2003
	A study by the North West Lung Centre in Manchester has found that using allergen impermeable bed-covers did not reduce the level of asthma symptoms in adults.
	Cinemas may trigger asthma BBC health news - 17 June 2003
	Research in Belgium has shown that cinema seats can contain high levels of cat allergens.
	Asthma rise 'link' to pool chemicals BBC health news - 28 May 2003
	Research in Belgium suggests that chlorine in swimming pools can react with sweat or urine to create harmful fumes which can damage the lungs.
	Dog warning to asthmatics BBC health news - 20 May 2003
	US research indicates that dog allergens are more of an irritant than cat allergens.
	Nasal plugs for hayfever BBC health news - 21 November 2002
	Nasal plugs developed in Australia seen as an easy-to-use alternative to drugs and nasal sprays for the relief of hayfever.
	Black Monday for asthma sufferers Telegraph - 23 September 2002
	Why the emergence of autumn triggers more asthma attacks.
	'Pollen link to asthma risk' BBC health news - 16 September 2002
	Two research studies into pollen exposure and asthmatic children, and also two studies into maternal diets.
	Feline effect on asthma BBC health news - 5 September 2002
	Research by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, USA into cats and childhood asthma.
	Anti-allergy bed covers 'don't work' BBC health news - 29 August 2002
	Study by the Nederlands Asthmacenter and the University of Utrecht which casts doubt on the effectiveness of anti-allergy mattress covers.
	Mould 'linked to severe asthma' BBC health news - 22 August 2002
	Research by the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris into whether the severity of asthma is associated with sensitivity to airborne moulds, rather than to other allergens such as pollens and cats.
	Asthma attack 'epidemic' warning BBC health news - 1 August 2002
	Warning on a possible asthma attack epidemic in Britain due to the recent stormy weather which has resulted in a rise in allergens in the air.
	Severe asthma linked to common cold New Scientist - 29 March 2002
	Research at the Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester into cold viruses and allergens.
	Laughter is major asthma trigger New Scientist - 28 March 2002
	Australian study into mirth-triggered asthma in children.
	Cold air and exercise trigger asthma BBC health news - 7 December 2001
	Research by the National Heart and Lung Institute.
	How to make bedrooms 'allergy-proof' BBC health news - 7 August 2001
	US research into what measures families with low incomes can take to reduce allergens in their homes.
	Team make asthma breakthrough Birmingham Post - 24 July 2001
	Gene research by Birmingham's Heartland Hospital and Swansea University.
	'Asthma mites' infest one in four homes BBC health news - 22 May 2001
	US study into levels of common allergens in homes.