Hi Whitley-bay,

I was reading up on sulphites yesterday on google (getting wheezey drinking white wine, not applicable to your 14-yr old!).

It seems that any foodstuffs containing sulphites (even oven chips can be coated in the stuff!) can be dangerous to asthmatics. Lime cordial being one of the worst culprits, which makes a lot of sense of the fact I did not feel well after drinking Roses Lime Cordial as a kid (and I don't even have asthma!).

I'd also try not to have any aerosol products in the house. My daughter used to have excema, so I just dusted with a wet cloth. Her excema cleared up years ago, but I still just use a damp cloth as it does the job just as well. We use a lot of Ecover products in the house, and think they do just as good a job as the ones containing lots of chemicals.

Medication has come on leaps and bounds. There are many famous sportstars out there who are asthmatic, and manage the symptoms very well.

Good luck with your sons' treatment. I'm sure your OH will relax in time. It's been a big shock for you all.