Asthma sufferer Jessica Pollard, 12, of Billericay, is leading a healthy and active life, thanks to a new breathing technique.

Now there is hope for all sufferers after her success with a drugs-free treatment.

Janet Brindley, from the Clinic of Complementary Medicine, Brentwood, is helping to pioneer a treatment which she claims could lead to life with "no hay fever, no wheezing, and no coughing".

The Buteyko Breathing Technique is only taught by 30 people across the country, but Janet hopes Jessica's success will encourage more to use it.

Janet said: "It can't be regarded as a cure, but in a lot of cases symptoms can be gradually eliminated."

Now Jessica can take part in the passtimes other teenagers enjoy, including badminton.

Win - asthma girl Jessica Pollard has found a new breathing technique defeats the symptoms of the condition, allowing her to enjoy sports and games, including her favourite, badminton

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