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Allergy Translation- Travel Tips
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.
Allernet
National Pollen Network provides condition information, allergy forecasts, and treatment resources.
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.
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.
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 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 News
The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with asthma and asthma-related disorders.
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.
Better Asthma Health Profiles
The Foundation for Better Health Care (FBHC) is a nonprofit corporation whose primary goal is the development and implementation of educational programs for health care professionals and patients.
Breath of Life
An exhibition that examines the history of asthma. From the National Library of Medicine.
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 Lung Association
The Canadian Lung Association is the umbrella group for the ten provincial Lung Associations. It provides the focus for helping all Canadians to enjoy clean air and have healthy lungs.
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.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Clinical information about specific medical conditions, a glossary of terms, educational resources, and access to healthcare professionals, programs and support at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Doctor's Guide to the Internet
The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with asthma and asthma-related disorders.
Dust Mites
"House dust mites - cause of most asthma, nasal allergy and some eczema..." This page, from the award winning site of AAIR, probably has much more than you really want to know about dust mites, but it's a great source of info on how to minimize the "bite" of the dusted mite.
Grand River Allergy Clinic
Welcome to the GrandRiver Allergy Clinic. The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only. It is provided as a courtesy to our patients.
Healthy Ideas
Prevention's Healthy Ideas is produced by Women.com Networks and Prevention Magazine. It has a host of health topics to choose from including asthma.
Mayo Health O@sis
"This site is directed by a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators. We update Mayo Clinic Health Oasis each weekday to bring you the most relevant health information. Our presence on the Web is a natural extension of Mayo's long-standing commitment to provide health education to our patients and the general public..."
MedExplorer
Health/Medical Internet Search Engine. A very comprehensive indexed site with thousands of links to health-related information and resources.
MedicineNet
"State of the Art Medical Information". MedicineNet is a network of physician educators dedicated to providing up-to-date, quality medical information for the public.
Mining Co. Asthma Site
From site "guide" John Neil Rhoades: "Being an asthmatic and a health care professional has given me a unique perspective on asthma and has helped me to better understand the impact of asthma on personal and family life. Accordingly, this site is dedicated to educating the asthmatic and their families about asthma, how to take control of the disease, and live life without limitations."
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Workers exposed to latex gloves and other products containing natural rubber latex may develop allergic reactions such as skin rashes; hives; nasal, eye, or sinus symptoms; asthma; and (rarely) shock.
Sapient Health Network
SHN is your personalized health site of information tailored just for you. News, reference and articles from across the Web are delivered to you based on a handful of questions you answer as you enter the site.
SHN is your advocate for ensuring the privacy of personal information shared on our service. Your account is secure with password protection, information encryption, and privacy protection training for all employees. We will never reveal your identity to other companies or individuals without your permission. And it's FREE.
Take the 30 second Asthma Test
Is your asthma under control? Take this test to check your asthma control regularly.
The Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic website provides useful up to date information and tools for managing your asthma.
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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