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Your pillow. A hotbed of fungal spores

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Your pillow. A hotbed of fungal spores
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.

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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. 

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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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