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	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.
	Diesel traffic makes asthma worse BBC health news - 6 December 2007
	Air pollution from diesel traffic can worsen lung function in people with asthma, according to a first 'real-life' study .
	I thought my asthma would kill me BBC health news - 24 November 2007
	A case study involving Xolair (omalizumab), a new drug for hard-to-treat asthma.
	Inhalers containing CFCs phased out Asthma UK - 12 November 2007
	People with asthma who take metered dose (aerosol) inhalers to control their symptoms will be transferred to alternative treatments under Ozone regulations.
	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.
	New drug could improve symptoms Asthma UK - 23 October 2007
	Results of a trial of a new drug called Pitrakinra.
	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.
	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.
	Combined inhaler eases asthma management Asthma UK - 13 September 2007
	A new treatment approach with just one inhaler (Symbicort SMART) that acts as both a preventer and reliever could make asthma management easier for some adults with the condition.
	Steroid dose warning in children BBC health news - 9 September 2007
	A Study by the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Aberdeen has found that children with allergic conditions such as asthma may be receiving too high a dose of steroids.
	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.
	GPs 'snub' child asthma advice BBC health news - 3 September 2007
	Research by Sydney Children's Hospital, Australia suggests that many children with asthma in the UK are receiving inappropriate drug treatment.
	Pollution 'may boost asthma risk' BBC health news - 25 August 2007
	A study by the University of Southern California which looked at how genetic susceptibility to respiratory disease and environmental traffic fumes can cause childhood asthma.
	Allergen exposure 'cuts asthma risk' Asthma UK - 17 August 2007
	The results of a Danish study into immunotherapy.
	Internet could help teens' asthma control Asthma UK - 8 August 2007
	A Dutch study indicates that using the Internet and mobile phone text messaging services can help teenagers improve their asthma control.
	Nurses and cleaners at greater asthma risk Asthma UK - 31 July 2007
	The findings of a study carried out by the Municipal Institute of Medical Research in Barcelona, Spain have confirmed that exposure to certain cleaning chemicals, bioaerosols, mites, agricultural products and latex in the workplace raise the risk of developing asthma..
	Training inhaler improves technique Asthma UK - 26 July 2007
	A practice inhaler (called the 2Tone Trainer) containing no drugs could improve quality of life for asthmatics, according to researchers at the University of Bradford.
	Hunger 'links asthma and obesity' BBC health news - 17 July 2007
	Scientists at King's College have identified a protein (PMCH) which contributes to inflammation of the lungs as well as increasing hunger.
	Breathing easy with the Buteyko Method Daily Mail - 16 July 2007
	Case study article about William aged 10, who has learnt the Buteyko Method.
	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.
	Gene linked to childhood asthma BBC health news - 4 July 2007
	A team of international researchers have identified a gene (ORMDL3) that is strongly associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma.
	Breathing technique 'aids asthma' BBC health news - 28 June 2007
	People with mild asthma could benefit from an old-fashioned breathing and relaxation technique (the Papworth method), according to researchers at University College London.
	Side effect concerns lead to non-compliance Asthma UK - 28 June 2007
	The results of a survey by Asthma UK.
	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'.
	Gene defect find in asthma study BBC Scotland news - 18 June 2007
	Research by the University of Dundee indicates that defects in the gene that produces the protein filaggrin could affect asthma treatment.
	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.
	Apple juice 'may prevent asthma' BBC health news - 28 May 2007
	A study by the National Heart and Lung Institute indicates that children who drink plenty of apple juice may be less likely to develop asthma symptoms.
	Viral infections could raise children's asthma risk. Asthma UK - 16 May 2007
	A study by Imperial College London and the University of Western Australia indicates that children under the age of two who experience a combination of allergies and viral infections are more likely to develop asthma later in childhood.
	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.
	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.
	Apples during pregnancy could reduce asthma risk. Asthma UK - 17 April 2007
	Women who eat apples during pregnancy may reduce the chances of their children developing asthma by the age of five.
	Med diet 'could prevent asthma' BBC health news - 5 April 2007
	A study carried out by UK, Greek and Spanish researchers suggests that eating a mediterranean diet could help protect children from respiratory allergies and asthma.
	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.
	Overweight 'higher asthma risk' BBC health news - 3 April 2007
	A joint study by the US National Jewish Medical and Research Center and the University of Colorado suggests that people who are overweight have a 50% higher risk of developing asthma.
	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.
	Damp homes 'could cause asthma' BBC health news - 4 March 2007
	A survey by Finnish researchers suggests that damp and mould-infested houses could be the cause of permanent asthma in children.
	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.
	Car fumes stunt child lung growth BBC health news - 25 January 2007
	A study by the University of Southern California indicates that living too near a busy road could stunt a child's lung development.
	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.