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Diseases: Asthma | Broncheal Diseases | Lung Diseases | Mediastinal Diseases | Pleural Diseases | Respiratory Infections

Other Topics: General Respiratory System | Anatomy | Diagnostic Procedures | Lung Surgery | Lung Transplantation | Respiration Disorders | Respiratory Disease Management

Asthma

(Jump to: General Information | Asthma Management | Asthma Medications | Childhood Asthma | Other Asthma Topics )

General Information
Asthma:NHLBI
Asthma:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Asthma:American Lung Association
Cardiac Asthma, see Cardiovascular System, Congestive Heart Failure
Asthma : Questions You Have, Answers You Need:netLibrary
Understanding Asthma:netLibrary
Asthma:MedlinePlus

Childhood Asthma
General Information
Kids and Asthma:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Asthma & Children:American Lung Association
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Asthma in Children:UpToDate Patient Information
Asthma in Children:MedlinePlus
Management of Childhood Asthma
Managing Asthma (in Children):Nemours Foundation
Asthma Treatment in Children:UpToDate Patient Information
Asthma and School: Take a Team Approach:Mayo Clinic
Children and Exercise-Induced Asthma: Playing Sports Safely:Mayo Clinic
Asthma and Physical Activity in the School:NHLBI [Order printed copy]
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Asthma: How to Help Your Child Live a Healthier Life:netLibrary
Conquering Childhood Asthma : An Illustrated Guide to Understanding the Treatment and Control of Childhood Asthma:netLibrary
Information for Children
Asthma Center:Nemours Foundation [for Kids]
How Can I Deal With My Asthma:Nemours Foundation [for Teens]
eBooks About Childhood Asthma:netLibrary [for Kids or Teens] [Login to netLibrary required]

Asthma Management
Controlling Your Asthma:ACCP [PDF]
Getting Your Asthma Under Control: A Self Evaluation:ACCP
Asthma Treatment in Adolescents and Adults:UpToDate Patient Information
Living with Asthma:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
How To Use a Peak Flow Meter:UpToDate Patient Information
Trigger Avoidance in Asthma:UpToDate Patient Information
Food Allergies & Asthma:International Food Information Council
How to Create a Dust-Free Bedroom:NIAID
Health Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Asthma:AHRQ
Asthma At Your Fingertips : The Comprehensive and Medically Accurate Manual On How to Manage Your Asthma:netLibrary
Conquering Asthma: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding and Care for Adults :netLibrary
Taking Charge of Asthma : A Lifetime Strategy:netLibrary

Asthma Medications
Asthma Treatment and Management:National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Understanding Asthma Medications:eMedicine Consumer Health
Inhaled Steroid Drugs:Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Asthma Medications and Osteoporosis: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Asthma:Taking Medicines Safely:American Academy of Family Physicians
See also Respiratory Disease Management, Devices for Inhaled Medications

Other Asthma Topics
Exercise-Induced Asthma:UpToDate Patient Information
Occupational Asthma:American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Asthma and Exercise for Children and Adults:ATS
Asthma and Oral Health:Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Asthma and Pregnancy, see Pregnancy and Childbirth, Risks to Pregnancy
The "Crashing Asthmatic":American Academy of Family Physicians
Genes and Disease: Asthma:National Center for Biotechnology Information

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