News asthma - Could household bleach be a culprit?

Common household bleach could be a cause of asthma and chronic bronchitis, researchers believe. A study involving domestic cleaners found a high incidence of both conditions, and the participants were all exposed to bleaching products as part of their work (Occup Environ Med, 2005; 62: 598-606).

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