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Your pillow. A hotbed of fungal spores
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Research from the University of Manchester study has identified a species of fungal spore, invisible to the naked eye but “most commonly found” on pillows. This species, Aspergillus fumigatus, is a very common fungus, carried in the air as well as being found in cellars, household plant pots, compost, computers and ground pepper and spices.
How your allergy meds can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
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Research data shows that overuse of just one type of reliever medication in asthma is responsible for 250,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK.
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Watch the clock to control your asthma
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A study carried out by Dr Hannah Durrington of Manchester University looked at why people with asthma have worse symptoms at night and in the early hours of the morning.
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Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of asthma
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Research has linked exposure to cleaning products to asthma in adults. Now, results of a CHILD study into exposure among infants have shown a similarly increased risk.
Asthma inhaler success as at-home COVID treatment
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Oxford University researchers have concluded that budesonide, a common drug used in an inhaler for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, speeds up recovery from those with COVID by an average of three days.
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