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	New weapon against asthma found BBC health news - 27 December 2003
	Early trials on a new experimental drug, called DNK333, found that the drug helped to significantly reduce the restriction in the lungs of a sample of 19 men with mild asthma.
	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%.
	Bakers have high risk of asthma BBC health news - 5 December 2003
	Researchers at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Sheffield have warned that bakers are at an increased risk of developing asthma due to exposure to flour dust.
	Coughing attacks 'linked to heavy traffic' IC Wales - 3 December 2003
	A study by the University of Leicester has found that young children suffer more coughing attacks the nearer they live to a main road.
	Kinky K-Haler seduces asthma world National Asthma Campaign - 5 November 2003
	A new, low cost and breath-activated inhaler device called the K-Haler has won an award for innovation.
	Asthma drugs 'failing the young' BBC health news - 1 November 2003
	A study by the University of Leicester has found 'no clear benefit of a short course of parent-initiated oral prednisolone' compared with a control group of pre-school children with viral wheeze.
	Tests on asthma children's bedrooms IC Wales - 1 November 2003
	The bedrooms of asthmatic children are to be modified by a North Wales council in a study of how home environments can affect health.
	Doctors 'can predict asthma risk' BBC health news - 29 October 2003
	Researchers at St Mary's Hospital, Newport, in the Isle of Wight have formulated a 'risk scale' of factors that could help doctors to identify young children who are most at risk of developing asthma later in life, and to target treatment more effectively.
	Cleaners' increased asthma risk BBC health news - 28 October 2003
	Researchers in Spain have found that domestic cleaners are at an increased risk of developing asthma and other breathing problems because of the chemicals to which they are exposed.
	Asthma drug has fewer side effects BBC health news - 6 October 2003
	A new steroid drug called ciclesonide, which will be known as Avesco when launched next year, claims to be a safer treatment for preventing asthma attacks.
	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.
	Asthma drug 'raises cataract risk' BBC health news - 17 September 2003
	Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have found that long term use of inhaled steroids to prevent asthma symptoms may increase the risk of cataracts.
	Cleaner air helps asthma patients BBC health news - 16 September 2003
	A study carried out in Sandwell, Birmingham by the Health Protection Agency suggests that reducing air pollution can dramatically improve the health of people with asthma.
	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.
	Mood link to asthma drug overdose BBC health news - 5 September 2003
	The results of research carried out in New Zealand indicate that bad moods could be leading some asthmatics to take their reliever medication too often.
	'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 drug 'ineffective' for children Discovery Health - 18 August 2003
	A review of 24 clinical trials by the Department of General Practice of Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, the Netherlands has found no evidence that the drug Disodium Cromogycate (DSCG) reduces asthma symptoms in children.
	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.
	Drugs 'make asthma worse' BBC health news - 17 August 2003
	Researchers from the University of Cincinnati, USA believe they have discovered why common asthma treatments such as albuterol, ventolin and salbutamol can stop being effective and may actually make asthma worse.
	Asthma diagnosis linked to snoring Healthy Pages - 13 August 2003
	Pre-school age children who snore regularly are twice as likely to suffer from asthma or coughing during the night than other children, according to research undertaken at the University of Sydney, Australia.
	Casino worker receives 'asthma' payout BBC news - 11 August 2003
	A man who claimed he developed asthma because of passive smoking whilst working at a casino has received compensation in an out of court settlement.
	Buteyko breathing can benefit asthma National Asthma Campaign - 29 July 2003
	Researchers at the University of Nottingham's Division of Respiratory Medicine have found that Buteyko breathing exercises can help asthmatics control their condition and reduce their use of reliever inhalers.
	NHS Stories: Work asthma BBC health news - 25 July 2003
	A case study of occupational asthma caused by working with cedar wood.
	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.
	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.
	Baby teeth may hold asthma clues BBC health news - 10 July 2003
	A new research project at Kings College London will examine whether milk teeth hold any clues as to why some children develop asthma and others not.
	Dairy diet may prevent asthma BBC health news - 1 July 2003
	Research by the Dutch National Institute of Public Health and the Environment suggests that young children who regularly eat products containing milk fat are less likely to develop asthma.
	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.
	Gene discovery gives hope to asthma victims IC Wales - 16 June 2003
	Scientists at the Children's Hospital Medical Centre, Cincinnati have identified 291 genes associated with asthma, in particular the gene for an enzyme called arginase, which could revolutionise the future of asthma treatment.
	Pollution exacerbates asthma attacks Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - 6 June 2003
	Research from St. Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth indicates that exposure to the air pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (produced by vehicle exhausts and gas cookers), before catching a cold can increase the risk of severe asthma attacks in children.
	Quorn linked to asthma attack BBC health news - 30 May 2003
	Swiss and German doctors have detailed the case of an asthmatic who had a severe allergic reaction and asthma attack from eating Quorn, a meat substitute.
	Fewer steroids for asthma patients Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - 29 May 2003
	Research in Glasgow has showed that patients with chronic stable asthma may not need high doses of steroids to treat their condition.
	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.
	Testing time for asthma IC Birmingham - 27 May 2003
	A mother who lost her young son to asthma has called on schools to help asthma sufferers through the stress of the exam season.
	Dog warning to asthmatics BBC health news - 20 May 2003
	US research indicates that dog allergens are more of an irritant than cat allergens.
	Asthma gene discovery Discovery Health - 19 May 2003
	Researchers from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford have discovered a new gene, called PhF11, that may play a role in asthma and allergies.
	Study to test asthma links IC Birmingham - 6 May 2003
	Asthma sufferers living in the Birmingham area are being sought for a new study exploring the relationship between airborne pollution and respiratory health.
	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.
	"Asthma took away my childhood" BBC news - 21 April 2003
	A case history of a chronic asthmatic who discovered the Buteyko Method, and is now attack free for the first time in her life and is off inhalers and steroids.
	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.
	Asthmatics warned over smog levels BBC health news - 16 April 2003
	Smog warning for people with breathing disorders.
	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.
	Homeopathy 'no better than placebos' BBC news - 1 April 2003
	A study by the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter has found no evidence that homeopathy has any measurable impact on the quality of life of asthmatic children.
	Asthma drug raises heart risk BBC health news - 24 March 2003
	Research by the University of Dundee suggests that patients taking anti-inflammatory steroid drugs for conditions such as asthma are at a greater risk of heart disease.
	Inhaled glucocorticoids versus leukotriene receptor antagonists as single agent asthma treatment: systematic review of current evidence British Medical Journal - 22 March 2003
	A systematic review of 13 trials indicates that inhaled glucocorticoid drugs are more effective than the newer anti-leukotriene tablets for adults with mild or moderate asthma.
	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.
	Balanced diet may reduce asthma risk Discovery Health - 4 March 2003
	Research by the National Centre of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition in Sofia, Bulgaria suggests that eating a balanced diet including fruit, vegetables and fish can reduce the risk of children developing asthma and chronic coughs.
	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.
	Asthma inhalers 'not suitable' BBC Scotland news - 27 February 2003
	Researchers at Aberdeen University have found that children and adults using newer breath-actuated inhaler devices had better asthma control than those using traditional 'press and breathe' inhalers.
	Asthma drug death fears BBC health news - 24 February 2003
	The UK Government is to investigate the drug Salmeterol which has been linked with fatalities.
	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.
	Concerns over asthma drug Discovery Health - 24 January 2003
	A safety trial into the drug Serevent, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, has been stopped due to safety concerns.