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If you get rid of mould and dampness in your home or office, you could guard your wellbeing against respiratory infections. This is according to a new study, from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in Tampere, Finland, which found…

When your child’s wellness is affected with allergies, you can hear some confusing and crazy theories about everything from hypoallergenic dogs to ADHD. But are these theories fact or fiction? Guard your child’s wellbeing against the…

With the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, many homes were subject to an increased level of mould. As the fifth anniversary of this disaster arrives, asthma associations are urging people to remember that mould spores can have a…

Unsightly and often smelly, mould in the home is something that we all want to avoid. But the problems associated with mould go much further as it can also cause a series of health problems. Mould is a type of fungus which can grow in the…

The allergens which exacerbate asthma are fairly well-known in medicine. Pollen and pollution are the big two which exist outdoors and mould, dust and animals are the three which worst effect asthmatics indoors. So regardless of where you…

Asthma is a condition which isn't fully understood. It's much more common in children than it is in adults and a lot of children grow out of it as they get older. However, not all do and for those that don't the simplest things in life can…

Asthma is a condition which is massively affected by the world around the sufferer. Its triggers are all environmental and often avoiding certain situations or stimuli may be all it takes for you to avoid an attack. Some of the biggest…

Whilst it’s quite natural to assume that anything dirty is bad for you, there are times when things that smell, look and feel unpleasant can actually have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. Many research and scientific…

Keeping your house clean and keeping an eye out for damp problems is probably the last thing on your mind when you are trying to raise a young child. But infants are almost three times more likely to develop asthma by the age of…