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EMJA
Journal of the Australian Medical Association
AboutKidsHealth
Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children. Providing families with reliable information on topics influencing child health and family quality of life.
Allergies Reaction Central
If you suffer from anaphylaxis, you can help prevent a reaction from occurring by avoiding the allergenic substance. However, avoidance is not enough.........
Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team
The American Latex Allergy Association is a national non-profit, tax exempt organization that has designed this website to help connect you with educational materials, support groups, publications and product information to assist you with your understanding of natural rubber latex allergy.
Allergy Translation
Traveling to a foreign country is an adventure filled with many new cultural experiences. Unfortunately, language barriers and unfamiliar dishes can make eating the local food risky if you have a food allergy or dietary restriction
Alpha One Foundation
Alpha-1 is a genetic disorder that can cause liver and lung disease in children and adults.....
AMA Physician Select Reference Library
From the American Medical Association, content has been medically reviewed by Ronald Ferdman, MD, Div. of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles, California.
American Aademy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of allergic disease. The AAAAI has developed an extensive library of information ...........
American Academy of Dermatology
The Academy Web site features Dermatology A-Z, with access to a full range of information on dermatology topics.
American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the largest national medical organizations.......
American Academy of Pediatrics
This is the homepage of The American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association for Respiratory Care
AARC's more than 37,000 members include respiratory therapists, respiratory technicians, pulmonary laboratory technicians, nurses, physicians, home health providers, home medical equipment suppliers, industrial sales representatives, manufacturers of respiratory care equipment, and respiratory patients.
American College of Chest Physicians
Cardiopulmonary and critical care site
American College of Gastroenterology Patient Information
Patient information on controlling reflux.
American Journal of Respiratory Medicine
The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine is one of the official journals of the American Thoracic Society
American Latex Allergy Association
organization that creates awareness of latex allergy through education, and provides support to individuals who have been diagnosed with latex allergy.
American Thoracic Society
The American Thoracic Society, founded in 1905, is an independently incorporated, international, educational and scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine.
Asmanet
Astra Draco laboratories has extended its Respiratory Literature Service
Asthma and Allergy Association
We are a federally registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping allergic individuals and their families cope with everything from the sniffles and sneezes of allergic rhinitis to life-threatening allergies and asthma. We are the only Canadian patient association that deals with all aspects of allergy, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis, in English and in French.
Asthma Educators
This site was established by the Lung Association and while it targets Asthma Educators it's information is valuable to both patients and other health care professionals.
Asthma in Canada
Asthma is a serious chronic lung disease affecting over two million Canadians, including 10 to 15 per cent of Canada's children, and is a leading cause of admissions to hospital for people of all ages.
Asthma Society of Canada
The Asthma Society of Canada provides information and education programs to people with asthma, and funds research into the treatment and prevention of asthma.
Asthma: The Leukotriene Invasion (Merck Manual)
The Healthcare Professionals section of the Merck Manual for asthma contains a feature in which you travel deep inside the body to visually experience asthma. The gif animations contained in this section do not require any special software to play - all you need is a little patience. If you are using a 14.4 or 28.8 modem, the animated pictures (an average of 150K each), may take a minute or so to load.
Aventis- Allergies
Good explanations of the basics of respiratory allergies, including information on different allergens and a discussion around what happens to your body during an allergic response.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Having earned a reputation as a leader in the treatment of respiratory diseases, in particular Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)...
ButeykoBreathe UK
Here you will find information on the Buteyko Institute Method, our courses and what the drug- free Russian breathing method will do for you.
Canadian Asthma Guidelines
This Web Site is designed to disseminate and implement the new Canadian Asthma Consensus Guidelines. These evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines
Canadian Dermatology Association
The Canadian Dermatology Association, founded in 1925, represents Canadian dermatologists, the physicians who specialize in the care and treatment of the skin, hair and nails.
Canadian Institute for Health Information
more information on the health status of Canadians
Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS)
The Canadian Paediatric Society is a national advocacy association committed to the health needs of children and youth
Canadian Public Health Association
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national not-for-profit association incorporated in 1912. CPHA is composed of health professionals from over 25 health disciplines and is active in conducting and supporting health and social programs both nationally and internationally.
Canadian Respiratory Journal
Journal of the Canadian Thoracic Society
Caring For Kids - Vaccines
Canadian Pediatric Society web site for parents giving more informmation about vaccines.
CenterWatch - Clinical Trials Relating to Asthma
An extensive listing of current clinical trials relating to the treatment of asthma.
Centre for Disease Control-Vaccines
Quickly find information on each vaccine
CHEST Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal
CHEST: The Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal is the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians. Each month it features cutting edge clinical investigations in the multidisciplinary specialties of chest medicine
Children's Digestive Health Foundation
The Childrens Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation (CDHNF) with the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) are the leading providers of information on pediatric gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional issues.
Children's Virtual Hospital
It is essential to have a working understanding of the anatomy of the respiratory tract in order to understand........
CMHC- Athma Friendly Homes
Canadian and Mortgage and Housing Corporation offer current information and ideas on making your home asthma friendly.
CNAC
The Canadian Network For Asthma Care, through its member organizations, is dedicated to the promotion of asthma care and education in Canada with the ultimate goal of reducing illness and death caused by this common disease.
Dampness, Mold and Indoor Air - It's your Health
Find tips on improving air quality and referencesto more sources.
Drug Information-Canadian Lung Association
Prescription drugs for lung diseases provides information on generic and brand name drugs available in Canada.
European Federation of Asthma and Allergy Association
An alliance of 17 different countries across Europe. This site aims to give a host of information on the background and aims of the federation.
European Respiratory Society
"The European Respiratory Society now brings together more than 4300 active members from throughout the world. Its members are scientists, researchers, and other professionals who wish to participate actively in the development of the European Respiratory Society and in its objectives."
Fight Flu
A great website from the Lung Association providing information on the flu.
Focus on Kids
The many changes experienced by an adolescent can be grouped into five major categories.
Food Intolerance
Understanding the difference between food allergy and food intolerance
Frank J. MacDonald Medical Library Website
This site provides hospital and medical staff access to lots of health related internet resources.
GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma)
A Project conducted in collaboration with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH, and the World Health Organization.
GINA's objectives are to increase awareness of asthma and its public health consequences. promote identification of reasons for the increased prevalence of asthma, promote study of the association between asthma and the enviroment, and reduce asthma morbidity and mortality.
Grand River Allergy Clinic
The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only. It is provided as a courtesy to our patients. The information on this website and from subsequent links to other websites are intended to supplement, not substitute the advice given at our clinic.
Health Canada - Advisories and Warnings
Health Canada helps protect Canadians from potential health hazards by releasing warnings/advisories on food, drugs, medical devices, natural health products and consumer products.
International Federation for
IFFGD, the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, is a nonprofit education and research organization founded in 1991. IFFGD addresses the issues surrounding life with gastrointestinal
Johns Hopkins Centre
More and more people are developing allergy and asthma related problems. For news of recent diagnostic and treatment developments from recent medical meeting and updates...........
Latex Allergy Links
Your gateway to latex allergy information on the Internet
MedExplorer
Health/Medical Internet Search Engine. A very comprehensive indexed site with thousands of links to health-related information and resources.
Medical Journal of Australia
Journal of the Australian Medical Association
Medline Plus
A goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.
Medscape
Medscape is the leading interactive, multi-specialty, commercial Web service for clinicians and consumers. At our site you will find thousands of articles that are Web-enhanced for online browsing or easily downloaded if you prefer to do your reading offline. Access to Medscape is FREE, but requires a one-time membership registration. The demographic information collected through registration helps us better understand and serve the needs of our members.
My Pharmacy
MyPharmacist.ca is a sponsored, national pharmacist website network that provides access to relevant, credible health and pharmacy information.
National Asthma Campaign (Australia)
Asthma Management In Australia
National Center for Complemntary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). We are 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Digestives Diseases Information Clearinghouse
for information on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
The National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. NGC is sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans. Click on About NGC to learn more about us.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
This is the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Preventing Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace
National Jewish and Medical Center
National Jewish Medical and Research Center is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, immune and allergic disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research.
New Zealand Dermatological Society
Up to date information on skin diseases and treatments
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
The mission of ODS is to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, stimulating and supporting research, disseminating research results, and educating the public to foster an enhanced quality of life and health for the U.S. population.
Occupational Asthma from the Mayo Clinic
Wheezing at work? When your job starts making you physically ill.....
PEI Provincial Drug Assistance Programs
The Prince Edward Island Drug Cost assistance Formulary is a listing of medications approved for coverage under the Children-In-Care Program, the Family Health Benefit Program, the Financial Assistance Program, the Senios Drug Cost Assistance Plan, as well as others not listed here. It is complied by the Minister Of Health and Social Services with the advice of the PEI Pharmacy Advisory Committee.To find preventors(inhaled steroids)look under the category Corticosteroid. To find Rescue/Releivers(bronchodilators)look under the category Sympathomimmetic (Adrenergic Agents).
PubMed
PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides access to over 12 million MEDLINE citations back to the mid-1960's and additional life science journals. PubMed includes........
Pulsus
Pulsus Group Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company based in Oakville, Ontario, approximately 30 km west of Toronto. The Company was formed in March of 1984, primarily to publish peer reviewed medical journals.
Registered Nurses of Ontario
Nursing Best Practice Guideline Guidelines for Asthma Care
Royal Children's Hospital Melborne
Browse the resources available on this site
Skin Care
Answers questions on general skin care such as cleansers,moisturizers and sun exposure
Skin Care Physicians
SkinCarePhysicians.com provides patients with up-to-date information on the treatment and management of disorders of the skin, hair and nails.
Statistical Report on the Health of Canadians
This report was prepared by the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Advisory Committee on Population Health in Canada
The American Botanical Council (ABC)
At the American Botanical Council, we are passionate about helping people live healthier lives through the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants. We are an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.
The Asthma Education Clinic Ltd.
Welcome to The Asthma Education Clinic. We are a teaching and education facility for health care professionals.
The Canadian Public Health Association
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
The Herb Research Foundation (HRF)
Our primary mission is to foster improved world health and well being through the informed use of herbs.
The Institute for Family-Centered Care
Family-centered care is an approach to health care that offers a new way of thinking about the relationships between families and health care providers.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine Web Site
This site provides a lot of information about asthma, mainly in adults, again from an American perspective.
The Journal of the American Medical Association
"The JAMA Asthma Information Center is designed as a resource for physicians and other health professionals. It is produced and maintained by JAMA editors and staff under the direction of an editorial review board of leading asthma authorities."
The Montreal Children's Hospital Pediatric Courses
McGill University Health Centre and The Montreal Children's Hospital offer Pediatric Courses for Health Care Professionals.
The Royal Children's Hospital Melborne
Browse the resources available on the Dept. of General Medicine website
United States National Library of Medicine
The world's largest medical library and creator of Medline/Pubmed.........
University of Dundee Asthma Research Unit
The aim of this unit is to produce high quality research in the treatment and management of asthma.
Wheeze sound
Click on this to hear what a wheeze sounds like.
WHO
The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health............
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