Patient Information
Resources
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
Resource list for both kids and adults including lists of books, videos, games and educational materials about asthma. Order forms are online.
BREATHE (Bringing Asthma Education to Homes Everywhere)
Provides Asthma Facts, Tips For Urban Parents, Tips For Urban Teens and links to Additional Resources.
Better Asthma Health Profiles
This site is designed to help you learn about asthma, its causes and its treatment. Includes a link to frequently asked questions, symptoms of asthma and facts on asthma.
Life Quality Test
If you or your child have been told you have asthma, or even if you have occasional problems taking a good, deep breath, this simple test from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) may help improve your LIFE QUALITY (or "LQ"). Also available for Spanish-speakers.
Sapient Health Network
Allows powerful Searching of trusted sources of information like Reuters Health News and the MDX Health Digest, plus the ability to search for health information on the entire web. Includes a 24-hour asthma only chat room.
American Lung Association
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
The only medical and research center in the United States devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases, including asthma and severe allergies. Includes information on managed care, patient services and medical news.
Allergy and Asthma Network - Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
Mails information monthly about asthma to your home. Provides an information source to call toll free. Provides discounts on products commonly used by people with asthma and allergies.
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