A chronic lung condition that leads to difficulty in breathing.

Gene defect may raise passive smoke asthma risk

German scientists report that a genetic defect can increase a child's risk of developing asthma from second-hand smoke. 01/07/04

Asthma susceptibility gene discovered

Oxford researchers find gene which predisposes people to asthma and atopy. 19/05/03

Gene variants claimed to be involved in asthma susceptibility

Variants of a gene called ADAM33 may be involved in susceptibility to asthma. 13/08/02

Genetic contribution to asthma severity?

Variants of a gene encoding the protein interleukin 12B may associated with severity of disease in children who have asthma. 02/08/02