Research from the University of Exeter reveals that damp and mould in homes poses a significant health risk to people with asthma.
There are around 10 varieties of mould living in the typical home and some of these can cause breathing hazards to asthmatics.
A team from the university's Medical School shows homes with poor heating and ventilation can be havens for house dust mites and mould.
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