Useful Links

Asthma-UK
http://www.asthma-uk.co.uk/

Dust Mite Numbers Relating to Changes in Climate
Summary findings of research carried out by April 2000 to June 2002 by University College London, University of Cambridge, and South Bank University in collaboration with Insect Research and Development Ltd. A link to a publication on the UCL website. Claiming that on predicted climate change models the dust mite population in our homes could increase 80 fold by the year 2050 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett-housedustmites/Publications/Publications/Findings_OnePage.pdf

Asthma Mites Infest one in four Homes (in the USA but more in UK)
Research results on the BBC website explaining the results of research estimating the extent of the dust mite problem in the USA and how it is worse in the UK http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1345536.stm

Portsmouth City Council - Tips on countering the affects of the House Dust Mite
A useful link to the Portsmouth City Council Website which advises on various steps you can take to reduce the numbers of dust mites in the home. http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/living/682.htm

Clemson Extension - Dust Mites
Further details from a website in the USA explaining about the dust mite and actions you could take. http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC2551.htm

Why Dust Mite Covers Don’t Work - Asthma UK
A study performed shows that dust mite covers do not work, especially if they are the only precaution you take in tackling them. http://www.asthma.org.uk/news/news84.php

Trust me I’m a Junior Doctor - Max Pemberton - The Telegraph 28th Nov 2005
A piece written for the Telegraph, about inoculations, but also suggests that we should be more worried about the dust mite. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2005/11/28/hjuniord28.xml

Pillows are Hot Bed for Fungi - Research findings on fungi in your pillow
Unfortunately the direct link does not work on this page so you will have to go to the general news page on the Asthma UK website and pan down to the relevant story. http://www.asthma.org.uk/news/index.php

What Lies Beneath - Sunday Telegraph story studying contents of Hotel Beds
This story printed in the Sunday Telegraph in 2004 explain the potential health hazards experienced in hotel beds around London. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2004/11/02/etfront3110.xml

Kick Asthma - Asthma UK website Link for children with Asthma
http://www.asthma.org.uk/kickasthma/index/index.php

New Guide to Kid’s Exercise - Asthma UK advice on exercise for children with
http://www.asthma.org.uk/news/news289.php

NEIHS Kids - An American site with details of allergy and asthma triggers
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/asthma.htm

Reducing the risks of asthma in cold conditions
http://www.asthma.org.uk/news/news304.php

EcoQuest Fresh Air on the Space Connection Website
http://www.spaceconnection.org/productwindow.cfm?id=3

Carpet Cleaning Houston
We employ a professional carpet cleaners Houston who will come to your home and service your carpets according to the highest industry standards http://www.caaairduct.com/carpet.html

http://www.mattress-care.co.uk/
http://www.mattressvalet.co.uk/
http://www.mattresspure.co.uk/
http://www.mitesrgone.co.uk/
http://www.allergex.co.uk/
http://www.breatheeze.co.uk/
http://www.deep-cleaninguk.com/

Window Cleaning Supplies
Servicing the Window Cleaning Supplies Industry for over 50 years. We have all your window cleaning supplies. Our Window Cleaning supplies include Squeegees, window cleaning speciality solutions, natural sea sponges and more. http://www.detroitsponge.com

Allergymatters.com
http://www.allergymatters.com/acatalog/index.html

Nitrile Gloves
UK Hygiene Supplies - Suppliers of Quality Cleaning Supplies, including a wide range of catering supplies, hygiene products and disposable gloves. http://www.hygienedepot.co.uk

Carpet Cleaning Houston
We employ a professional carpet cleaners Houston who will come to your home and service your carpets according to the highest industry standards http://www.caaairduct.com/carpet.html

Colorado Carpet Cleaners
Professional carpet and upholstery cleaners in Colorado http://www.ACleanerCarpet.net

Anti Allergy Products
Compare allergy relief products and medicine, get advice on products for Sinus (hayfever, dust mite allergy), Ocular (seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis), Skin (eczema, rosacea, hives) and Food allergies http://www.AntiAllergyProducts.com

contact lenses
Lens.com offers a huge online inventory of brand name contact lenses with reasonably priced prices. Services include online order and shipping straight to you. http://www.lens.com/