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The overall number of adult Canadians diagnosed with asthma is estimated to be 525,000. Estimates suggest that between 5 and 10 per cent of the total population has asthma.


Q and A: Common Questions 
 
Medications and Devices 
Why does my child have a flare when he is already taking medication ?
What does the whistling sound from my aerochamber mean ?
How long after symptoms subside should medicine be taken ?  AND MORE...
answers to these questions are Medications and Devices Questions and Answers

General Questions about Asthma in General General Questions about Asthma 
Do children outgrow asthma ?
What is the usual duration of an asthma flare ?
How can you predict an asthma episode ?  AND MORE...
answers to these questions are General Asthma Centre Questions 

Asthma Triggers 
Is there any way to prevent asthma episodes permanently ?
What is the best humidity for the environment of a child with asthma ?
Can heating with a wood stove trigger an asthma episode ?  AND MORE...
answers to these questions are General Asthma Centre Questions

General Centre Enquiries General Questions about Asthma
Where is the Asthma Centre ?
How do I get an appointment ?
What will be involved in the appointment ?
answers to these questions are General Asthma Centre Questions

Emergency Guidelines 
When should I contact my physician or or visit an emergency department ?
Can a peak flow meter determine when I require emergency treatment ?
Are certain symptoms more serious than others ?  AND MORE...

emergency guidelines are General Asthma Centre Questions
 
 

For more related information:
ask asthma doc
Have a question about asthma or allergies? This section of the thriveonline web site lets you view previous questions/answers or pose one yourself. Phillip E. Korenblat is Professor of Clinical Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. He was the originator of the Washington University School of Medicine Asthma Center.
Colorado HealthNet Questions & Answers
From the Colorado HealthNet Asthma Centre web page, you can submit an asthma-related question to the experienced Colorado team of asthma health care professionals or browse "Adult Asthma Questions and Answers" or "Juvenile Asthma Questions and Answers".
MedicineNet Asthma Questions & Answers
MedicineNet is network of physician educators dedicated to providing up-to-date, quality medical information for the public. To retrieve questions relating to asthma, click on the Search Database button. On the main Search page, enter asthma in the text field marked Subject and press Submit.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America FAQ
Founded in 1953, the AAFA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases. They are involved in research, patient and public education programs, direct individual and family support, public awareness campaigns and public and governmental advocacy.
Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics Inc. FAQ
This FAQ page from AANMA web site allows you to submit questions. If your question is used on the Web site or in their newsletter, they'll give you a free 1 year membership.
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.
 
 

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