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	Concerns as asthma care 'varies' BBC Wales news - 6 May 2008
	According to Asthma UK, people in some parts of Wales are three times more likely to be hospitalised by asthma, than in other parts.
	Call for better asthma services BBC Scotland news - 5 May 2008
	A report by Asthma UK Scotland says that there is an unacceptable variation in emergency hospital admissions for asthma across Scotland.
	Wheeze 'link' to baby milk powder BBC health news - 25 March 2008
	A study by the University of Birmingham and Thailand's Mahidol University suggests that prolonged exposure to baby milk powder increases the risk of breathing problems, including wheezing and breathlessness.
	Sniffling mice raise therapy hope BBC health news - 4 February 2008
	Scientists from London's Imperial College have created genetically modified mice that can catch a cold.
	Asthma risk 'rises in menopause' BBC health news - 24 December 2007
	A study by an international team of researchers has found that women who are going through the menopause have a higher risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.
	Diaries aid asthma control Asthma UK - 25 October 2007
	A study by the University of Michigan of women with asthma has found that those who keep an asthma diary have a higher level of control over their condition than those who don’t.
	Menopause may increase asthma risk Asthma UK - 21 September 2007
	According to a study by the University of Bergen, Norway, women who go through the menopause have nearly double the risk of experiencing respiratory diseases such as asthma, but could protect themselves by taking HRT.
	Smokers underestimate their asthma Asthma UK - 9 July 2007
	A study suggests that smokers with mild asthma do not always perceive how breathless they really are.
	Asthma kills at least two people a week Irish Independent - 20 June 2007
	The results of a survey 'Severe Asthma in Ireland and Europe, a Patient's Perspective'.
	Asthma risk low during pregnancy. Asthma UK - 13 June 2007
	Research by the University of Nottingham indicates that asthma does not usually cause significant complications during pregnancy.
	NHS 'wastes millions on asthma' BBC health news - 1 May 2007
	A report by Asthma UK argues that three-quarters of emergency hospital admissions for asthma in England could be avoided.
	Drug-free therapy 'fights asthma' BBC health news - 29 March 2007
	A research study carried out in hospitals in the UK, Canada, Brazil and Denmark has shown that bronchial thermoplasty has helped people control their asthma symptoms for up to a year.
	Survey highlights lack of asthma care. Asthma UK - 6 March 2007
	A survey entitled 'The Limitations of Severe Asthma: the results of a European Study' has revealed the potentially catastrophic impact of the condition on the lives of people across Europe.
	New scheme for asthma sufferers BBC Scotland news - 2 March 2007
	A new three-year project to improve asthma treatment methods across Scotland has been launched.
	Stress linked to worsening asthma symptoms. Asthma UK - 23 February 2007
	An American study indicates that emotionally stressful experiences may lead to a worsening in people's asthma.
	Asthma and Respiratory Disease - A One Day Conference Asthma News in the UK and Ireland - 19 February 2007
	Details of a conference being held by the University of Glasgow on Wednesday, 2 May 2007.
	Aspirin 'stops asthma developing' BBC health news - 15 January 2007
	Research by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts, USA suggests that low-dose aspirin may reduce the development of asthma in adults.
	Gut parasites linked to reduced asthma risk. Asthma UK - 4 January 2007
	A study of 1,600 children in Vietnam indicates that gut parasites could hold the key to increasingly common conditions such as eczema, asthma and hay fever..
	England smoke ban to start 1 July BBC politics news - 1 December 2006
	The government has announced that smoking in enclosed public places will be banned in England from 1 July 2007.
	Perceived control may boost asthma health Asthma UK - 29 November 2006
	Research by the University of California suggests that people with asthma who perceive themselves as having a high level of control over their condition are less likely to experience symptoms.
	Work exposure risk Asthma UK - 29 November 2006
	A research study by the University of Helsinki, Finland has shown that exposure to certain types of surface materials at work increases the risk of developing asthma.
	Thermal sessions may help asthma BBC England news - 28 November 2006
	Glenfield Hospital in Leicester is appealing for asthmatic volunteers to take part in a trial into a new treatment involving thermal energy therapy.
	Study underlines the importance of asthma management Asthma UK - 15 November 2006
	A US study into asthma-related deaths among inner-city children and young adults with asthma has highlighted the importance of asthma management.
	Advice for a flu-free winter Asthma UK - 30 October 2006
	Advice on the flu vaccine for asthmatics.
	Survey reveals worrying results Asthma UK - 17 October 2006
	Results of the Asthma Control Test questionnaire.
	Phone reviews as effective Asthma UK - 4 October 2006
	A survey of asthmatics at a GP practice in Kent indicates that telephone asthma reviews are just as effective as standard face-to-face consultations.
	Call to scrap the term 'asthma' BBC health news - 25 August 2006
	The Lancet medical journal has claimed that the term 'asthma' should be abolished because it is incorrect and misleading.
	Protein 'may stop asthma attacks' BBC health news - 13 August 2006
	Researchers from Imperial College and the Medical Research Council Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma have found why colds make people more likely to have a severe asthma attack.
	Asthma inhaler ad 'not offensive' BBC news - 12 July 2006
	A newspaper advert placed by Channel 4 for their Dispatches programme called 'How to Beat Your Child's Asthma', was not offensive according to the advertising watchdog.
	Take the test to check your asthma control Asthma UK - 1 May 2006
	To mark World Asthma Day, 2 May, Asthma UK are asking people with asthma to take a quick online test to check their asthma control.
	Study into asthma link with bronchitis in later life ic Wales - 17 April 2006
	Researchers at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff have set up a project to investigate why so many people with asthma go on to develop chronic bronchitis as they get older.
	Charity focus on NI asthma care BBC Northern Ireland news - 6 March 2006
	Asthma UK have launched their 'Deadly Serious' campaign in Northern Ireland to heighten awareness of asthma and also warn people against complacency.
	Asthma linked to other health woes Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - 14 February 2006
	An Australian study indicates that the older asthma patients get, the more likely they are to develop other chronic conditions, compared with people without asthma.
	Asthma attack 'predictor' devised BBC health news - 26 December 2005
	An international team of researchers, including Professor Mike Silverman of the University of Leicester, has found a way to predict asthma attacks using a mathematical model and utilising an individual's peak flow readings. The study also showed that overuse of short-term relief medication, such as ventolin or salamol, made asthmatics more prone to asthma attacks.
	Laughter no medicine for asthma BBC health news - 25 September 2005
	A survey by the New York University Medical Center reveals that more than half of people with asthma say their symptoms can be triggered by laughter.
	Asthma may impair quality of life Asthma UK - 13 September 2005
	A study by the Australian Center for Asthma Monitoring in Camperdown indicates that people with asthma are at increased risk of experiencing psychological distress and reduced quality of life.
	Antibiotics spur 'dark side' of immune system Asthma UK - 9 September 2005
	Research by the University of Michigan, USA, suggests that antibiotics and refined foods that kill beneficial bacteria in the body may have contributed towards the high rates of asthma in children.
	How emotions spark asthma attack BBC health news - 30 August 2005
	Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found evidence to show that certain emotions can cause flare ups of asthma.
	Depression and severe asthma symptoms Asthma UK - 17 August 2005
	Research by Belfast City Hospital has found that high rates of undiagnosed depression are common in people with severe asthma symptoms.
	New help following asthma attacks Asthma UK - 20 July 2005
	Two new free booklets have been issued by Asthma UK entitled 'After your asthma attack' and 'After your child's asthma attack'.
	Valued asthma nurses improve care Asthma UK - 21 June 2005
	Research by Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry in London indicates that asthma nurses are most effective in their treatment of people with asthma in a practice that prioritises asthma care, allows them to work independently and listens to their recommendations.
	Worried sick? Asthma UK - 13 June 2005
	Scientists in the USA have found a link between asthma and panic disorder in adults.
	Asthma link to irregular periods Asthma UK - 1 June 2005
	A study of 6,000 women in five northern European countries has found that women with irregular periods are more likely to have asthma and allergies.
	New digital peak flow meters Asthma UK - 17 May 2005
	A new pocket-sized digital peak flow meter is now available named 'Piko'.
	Fatal asthma attack fears 'rife'. BBC health news - 3 May 2005
	The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Association has published the results of a survey of 1,300 people with severe asthma in France, Spain, Germany, Sweden and the UK.
	Take exercise and take control Asthma UK - 3 May 2005
	Asthma UK has produced a guide to exercising, 'Stay Fit and Active', which offers advice to people with asthma on tackling sports and physical activities safely.
	Moving insights in Northern Ireland Asthma UK - 25 February 2005
	Asthma UK have published a report entitled 'A Moving Picture - Asthma in Northern Ireland Today', which details the reality of living with asthma in Northern Ireland.
	Asthma 'hits ethnic groups worst' BBC health news - 21 January 2005
	A study by the University of Edinburgh has found that people with asthma from ethnic minority groups are more likely to need hospital treatment than white patients.
	New figures for UK asthma Asthma UK - 1 December 2004
	Asthma UK has published 'Where Do We Stand?', a set of key statisics documenting the extent of asthma in the UK.
	New help for asthma control Asthma UK - 24 November 2004
	Asthma UK has launched a resource pack entitled 'Be in Control', which comprises four elements - a personal asthma action plan, making the most of your asthma review, asthma medicine card and your peak flow diary.
	Asthma risk 'greater for smokers' BBC health news - 25 October 2004
	Researchers from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health have found that people who smoke are 33% more likely to develop asthma than those who do not.
	Deep-sea diving gas helps asthma BBC health news - 12 September 2004
	Two separate studies in the UK and France have shown that a mixture of helium and oxygen called Heloix can ease asthma attacks and also improve the amount of exercise patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can do.
	Many face needless asthma misery BBC health news - 20 July 2004
	A report by Asthma UK “Everday asthma out of control?” reveals that more than 500,000 people with asthma whose symptoms should be well controlled are suffering attacks almost every day.
	New asthma review help Asthma UK - 20 July 2004
	A checklist for asthmatics to refer to when they visit their GP for an asthma review has been launched by Asthma UK.
	Report links asthma with housing BBC Wales news - 2 July 2004
	A report by Shelter, Cymru entitled “Housing and the asthma epidemic in Wales” says that people with asthma are more than twice as likely to live in damp houses and that children have a greater prevalence of respiratory symptoms compared to children in dry houses.
	New peak flow scale imminent Asthma UK - 29 June 2004
	New peak flow meters manufactured to European specifications and using a different scale of measurement of lung function will be introduced in the UK from 1 September 2004.
	Experts link asthma to global warming The Scotsman - 21 June 2004
	A major study of almost 670,000 children by the University of Ulm in Germany has found a clear link between indoor humidity and asthma rates in western Europe.
	Parasite reaction link to asthma BBC health news - 10 June 2004
	A research study on mice by scientists at Yale University, USA has found that a faulty immune reaction - where the body reacts to non-existent parasites - could trigger asthma.
	Antibiotics may raise asthma risk BBC health news - 27 May 2004
	A laboratory study on mice by the University of Michegan, USA suggests that antibiotics may be partly to blame for increased rates of asthma.
	Pregnancy asthma worse with girls BBC health news - 25 May 2004
	Research by the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, Australia found that asthmatic women pregnant with a female baby suffer worse asthma symptoms than those carrying a boy. Also, a study by the University of Southern California, Los Angeles suggests that pregnant women who eat oily fish, such as salmon and trout, may help protect their children against developing asthma.
	Asthma - the unexpected killer ic Solihull - 6 May 2004
	According to the charity, Asthma UK, 1,400 people die from asthma every year and 90% of these deaths could have been avoided.
	Half a million live with fear of fatal attack Asthma UK - 4 May 2004
	On World Asthma Day 2004 Asthma UK (the new name for the National Asthma Campaign) has published a report entitled "Living on a Knife Edge".
	Updated guidance for better asthma care National Asthma Campaign - 20 April 2004
	New guidelines for healthcare professionals on treating asthma have been issued by the British Thoracic Society and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.
	New device for asthma sufferers BBC health news - 21 March 2004
	A device called "Purebreathe" has been developed which protects the user from dust particles and exhaust gases.
	Smoking link to asthma National Asthma Campaign - 10 March 2004
	Evidence that exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke can cause asthma and exacerbate asthma symptoms.
	Mussel power National Asthma Campaign - 3 March 2004
	Lyprinol, a medicine made from the extract of New Zealand green-lipped mussels, may be beneficial for some people with asthma, according to a Russian study.
	Hormone use linked to asthma in women Healthy Pages - 23 February 2004
	Research by Columbia University in New York suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of newly diagnosed asthma.
	Asthma policy a joke, says Scottish doctor Scotland on Sunday - 22 February 2004
	Dr James Paton, a consultant at Glasgow's Sick Kids Hospital and a reader in paediatric respiratory medicine at Glasgow University, has criticized the low priority given by the government into respiratory medicine research.
	UK centre of global asthma crisis BBC health news - 17 February 2004
	A report by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) reveals that more people in the UK have severe asthma than anywhere else in the world.
	Wales' damning asthma record BBC Wales news - 17 February 2004
	The GINA report suggests that more adults in Wales suffer from the symptoms of asthma (30% of adults) than anywhere else in the world.
	Euro funding for asthma research National Asthma Campaign - 13 February 2004
	The European Commission has given a grant of nearly £10 million to GA2LEN to fund research into asthma and allergy. GA2LEN is a pan-European network of researchers, patient organisations and professional bodies.
	Specialist care cuts asthma emergencies National Asthma Campaign - 16 January 2004
	A study in the London boroughs of Newham and Tower Hamlets has shown that specialist asthma support in GP surgeries can help to streamline use of health services and reduce asthma emergencies.
	Asthma: Medical notes BBC health news - 8 January 2004
	Medical notes on asthma including definition, causes, triggers, symptoms and treatment.
	UK tops EU asthma league tables BBC health news - 22 December 2003
	A survey carried out by the European Commission has found that the UK has the highest rate of asthma in Europe, with 13.8% of the population affected compared with an EU average of only 7.2%.
	Smoke interferes with asthma drug BBC health news - 30 September 2003
	Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that active smoking can reduce the effectiveness of prednisolone - a steroid drug used to treat severe asthma - and can lead to more severe asthma symptoms and a lower quality of life.
	Sleep supplement asthma warning BBC health news - 12 September 2003
	Researchers suggest that all patients with asthma should avoid using melatonin supplements, since the hormone can cause a drop in lung function in asthmatics.
	'Scar' hope on asthma Manchester Evening News - 4 September 2003
	A new clinical trial at the North West Lung Centre, Manchester will test bronchial thermoplasty, which is a painless procedure that involves scarring the airways to stop them closing during an asthma attack.
	'Easy' breath test for asthmatics BBC health news - 1 September 2003
	A device called the 'Asthma Alert', which is being developed by scientists at Brunel University, will allow asthmatics to measure their lung function while they breathe normally - unlike existing peak flow meters.
	Asthma may be 'double disease' BBC health news - 26 August 2003
	Research published in the European Respiratory Journal suggests that mild asthma and severe asthma may be two different diseases.
	Asthma sufferers' postcode lottery BBC news Scotland - 18 August 2003
	A report by the National Asthma Campaign in Scotland has found that the adequacy of asthma treatment provision varies widely over different regions in Scotland.
	Asthma readings shock IC Birmingham - 10 July 2003
	A study by Birmingham University has revealed that between five and ten per cent of measurements taken from peak flow meters could be misleading, thus resulting in incorrect medical advice and treatment.
	NHS "fails asthmatics" BBC health news - 5 May 2003
	According to a survey by the National Asthma Campaign, the vast majority of asthmatics are not receiving the right treatments and support under the NHS.
	Why 100,000 asthma sufferers may be wasting their breaths Scotland on Sunday - 20 April 2003
	There are fears that 100,000 Scots, including up to 30,000 children, may have been wrongly diagnosed as suffering from asthma.
	Asthma myth 'widely held' BBC news - 13 April 2003
	A survey by the National Asthma Campaign has found that many people wrongly think that asthma is only associated with childhood.
	Asthma patients help each other BBC health news - 15 March 2003
	A new study that will use people who either have had asthma themselves or care for children with the condition, to train 600 patients to manage their own condition.
	Mobiles used to monitor asthma BBC technology news - 3 March 2003
	Asthma patients could soon monitor their condition using a 3G mobile phone, thanks to a device developed by researchers at Oxford University.
	Longitudinal study of childhood wheezy bronchitis and asthma: outcome at age 42 British Medical Journal - 22 February 2003
	The Melbourne Epidemiological Study of Childhood Asthma indicates that the severity of childhood symptoms is a good prognosis for the level of symptoms in adult life.
	New guidelines on asthma BBC health news - 29 January 2003
	New national guidelines on managing asthma have been drawn up by the British Thoracic Society and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.
	Checks could ease asthma attacks BBC health news - 29 November 2002
	Research by Glenfield Hospital, Leicester showed that asthma treatment based on eosinophil monitoring was more effective than conventional practice.
	Effect of computerised evidence based guidelines on management of asthma and angina in adults in primary care. British Medical Journal - 24 October 2002
	A study among 60 general practices in north east England has found that computer evidence based guidelines had no effect on the management of asthma among adult patients.
	Landlords face legal threat over asthma The Scotsman - 8 October 2002
	Landlords may face legal actions following new research at Strathclyde University that suggests a link between asthma and the design of modern homes.
	Migraine patients at increased asthma risk BBC health news - 2 September 2002
	Research by St George's Hospital Medical School, London into the prevalence of asthma in migraine patients compared with patients without migraine.
	Asthma patients 'miss out' BBC health news - 4 March 2002
	The Asthma Control and Expectations Survey.
	Asthma cases on the rise BBC Scotland news - 24 January 2002
	Report by the National Asthma Campaign (Scotland).
	Asthmatics 'at higher risk of lung cancer' BBC health news - 2 January 2002
	Swedish study of 100,000 patients over 30 years.
	Passive smoking 'causes asthma' BBC health news - 25 September 2001
	Research from Finland into exposure to passive smoking and asthma.
	Prevalence of dysfunctional breathing in patients treated for asthma in primary care: Cross sectional survey British Medical Journal - 5 May 2001
	Research estimating the prevalence of dysfunctional breathing in adults with asthma treated in the community.