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AAAAI: Tips to Remember
AAAAI: Tips to Remember
These Tips to Remember, prepared by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, cover various topics in asthma, allergy and immunology and are available in both Spanish and English. They are an educational supplement to allergy and asthma care and are not intended to replace actual consultation with an allergist or asthma specialist.
Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
AAN·MA is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1985 to help families overcome and maintain control of asthma, allergies, and related conditions. In addition to material available on the site, AAAN-MA offers members an informed information source to call toll free as well as discounts on products commonly used by people with asthma & allergies
alt.support.asthma FAQ
This FAQ attempts to answer the most frequently asked questions about asthma on the newsgroup alt.support.asthma. Information is intended for educational purposes only.
NOTE: Postings are in no way to be construed as medical advice. Asthma is a serious medical condition requiring direct supervision by a physician.
Asthma - The Basics & a little bit more
Great single page from AAIR (Asthma and Allergy Information and Research). The objectives of AAIR are to further education and research in asthma and allergic diseases, and provide support for patients.
Asthma All-Stars
Learn how NFL star Jerome Bettis and Olympians Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Amy Van Dyken deal with their asthma and sports.
Asthma and Wheezing
Favorably reviewed by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, this page has good diagrams and manages to state simply many of the essentials of asthma and effective asthma management.
Asthma Discovery Park
Sections include Asthma Overview, Managing Asthma, Children's Corner, Health Care Professionals, You & Your Doctor, Activity Center and Parent Info.
Asthma Search & Find Puzzle
Look for the hidden words in the ASTHMA SEARCH & FIND PUZZLE. Circle the words you find
Back to School with Asthma
This site deals with school and health, especially allergies and asthma.
Being a sport
You wouldn't call Nicholas, 16, a jock. He harbors no dreams of Olympic glory, has no intention of trying out for a school sports team, and has faked more injuries to get out of gym class than even he can count.........
Brainpop
This internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only.
Child Asthma Network
Devices/Demos
Different asthma medications use different asthma devices...
Children's Medical Centre Asthma Page
The Children's Medical Center of the University of Virginia is a comprehensive network of health-care facilities dedicated to the care of children from birth through adolescence.
Find out your Asthma LQ
Have you or your child been told you have asthma? Or do you have occasional problems taking a good, deep breath? Take this simple test and find out your Life Quality or "LQ."
Focus on Kids
provides practical tools and information to effectively reduce sexual risk-taking behaviors. Teachers and Health Educators will find up-to-date, evaluated programming materials to help with their work with teens.
HealthTalk - Asthma Education Network
Information and support for asthma and related allergies, including latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, and interviews with medical experts.
House Dustmite
This a fun website for kids to understand what the issue is with dust mites....
Kids in Asthma
Tips for Parents: Helpful Information for Parents of Children with Asthma.
Fun Interactive Games for Children
Asthma at School: Help for Students and a good Resource for Teachers
MedicineNet: Asthma Power Points
A good "one pager" with a great diagram to familiarize yourself with some asthma essentials. The Treatment section tends to be a bit technical for newcomers but covers the asthma medication options well.
Quit4life
"Their lives are about to change forever. How do four very different people QUIT4LIFE? This is their journey, their struggle with the challenges facing them. Choose any character and follow their story from beginning to end. Stop at each of the 5 interactive steps along the way for help in kicking the habit and staying smoke-free. Your life could change forever too."
Smoking is Ugly
Tips on smoking cessation directed to teenagers.
Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine
Teen Asthma
One out of every 12 people has asthma. Check out these celebrities, sports stars and historical figures who don't let asthma stop them from achieving success
Teen Net
Check out HotTalk; just click on CyberIsle! This is a place for teens to talk and get advise from other teens about any issue. This link also provides a wide range of health information. Teen Net's website/pages are for educational purposes.
Teens And Asthma
You've got asthma, you already know that. But what do you really need to know so that you can control your asthma, instead of your asthma controlling you?
Teens and Reflux
Up to ten percent of teens and pre-teens in the U.S. suffer from gastroesophageal reflux or reflux disease. If youre one of them, youre not alone. The good news is
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Good resource on food allergies and anaphylaxis with lots of helful management tips
The Monster List of Quit Smoking Link
"This web site provides links to quit smoking resources, information, products, support groups, business opportunities, and just about anything else related to smoking."
The physician and SportsMedicine
This site has won many awards. Read about exercise induced asthma. Also find information on exercise in general, prevention efforts and common childhood injuries.
TIME Magazine: The Kiss of Breath
"Most people take getting enough air into their lungs for granted, but for the world's 150 million asthma sufferers, breathing can be a life-or-death struggle."
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