It's likely nutritional deficits contribute to asthma progression, research suggests

Only one-third of people who died had action plans

New evidence confirms that boys with asthma are at significantly increased risk of fracture during childhood; however, there is no such link between asthma and fracture risk in girls.

He says too many patients head straight to a pharmacy instead of their GP

A Lancet report suggests the safest and most effective option for now

It is already having a real impact on patients

Almost half of people affected not previously diagnosed with asthma

Only 2% of the population are likely to have one

It is important for clinicians to be alert to the variance, say experts