This category contains information and other resources on Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, producing wheezing and breathlessness which sometimes to the point where the patient gasps for air.
Regular Websites
The American Lung Association web site fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, and environmental health. - American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/
Asthma & Air Pollution provides information about what can bring on asthma attacks, even in healthy people, specifically air pollution. - Asthma & Air Pollution
http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/fasthma.asp
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America web site is dedicated to controlling and curing asthma and its symptoms in southern California. - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
http://www.aafasocal.com/
Asthma Moms is an invaluable network web site, aiding families with their quest to help other families with children suffering from, learning to manage, and living with asthma. - Asthma Moms
http://www.asthmamoms.com/
The Asthma UK web site includes general information, as well as a personal plan for asthma sufferers. Web site contains a message board for the public and sections for health professionals. - Asthma UK
http://www.asthma.org.uk/
Web site helps parents to understand more about their child’s asthma and how you can help them to keep their symptoms under control. - Asthma United Kingdom
http://www.asthma.org.uk/all_about_asthma/
Web site contains interactive tools for asthma patients, such as downloadable charts to track attacks, as well as other asthma symptoms. - AsthmaTool
http://www.asthmatool.com/
Bowen Technique Asthma Research
Web site provides asthma research information, specifically the Bowen Technique, which uses the soft tissue manipulation therapy to treat asthma. - Bowen Technique Asthma Research
http://www.bowenasthmaresearch.co.uk/
The Childhood Asthma Foundation web site contains general information about the condition, as well as its triggers, plus support for families of asthma sufferers. - Childhood Asthma Foundation
http://www.childasthma.com/
The Canadian Network for Asthma Care (CNAC) web site promotes asthma education and information about care to reduce illness and death by asthma. - CNAC
http://www.cnac.net/
The Community Asthma Initiative web site provides asthma education and support services and offers a reference point for patients, families, and healthcare professionals. - Community Asthma Initiative
http://www.communityasthma.org/
The CRC for Asthma web site contains invaluable information, education materials and links to support groups for asthma sufferers and their families. - CRC for Asthma
http://www.asthma.crc.org.au/
Web site describes the smog affects human health, the environment, and wildlife; specifically on seniors, children and pregnant women. - Health Effects of Smog
http://www.clarington.net/htdocs/doc-cleanair_health-eff.html
Lifesource provides asthma management, and alternative asthma treatment for asthma attack prevention and other breathing difficulties. - Lifesource
http://www.lifesource.co.uk/
MAARA, the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association, is a non-profit organisation which provides asthma and allergy research information for sufferers in the United Kingdom. - MAARA
http://www.maara.org/
The My Asthma Medicine web site provides the latest asthma research on asthma symptoms, treatments, triggers, delivery systems and self-management. - My Asthma Medicine
http://www.myasthmamedicine.com/
The National Asthma Campaignis a non-profit organization which serves the community by creating awareness and providing information about asthma. - National Asthma Campaign
http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/
The New to Asthma web site offers the latest asthma research and information relating to asthma and alternative treatments, as well as traditional asthma medicines. - New to Asthma
http://www.newtoasthma.com/
Ozone, Air Quality, and Asthma
Web site describes ground-level ozone and other air pollutants can trigger worsening symptoms and asthma flare-ups; includes the steps you can take to minimize your child's exposure. - Ozone, Air Quality, and Asthma
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/allergies/ozone_asthma.html
Web site describes smog and the health issues affecting children, the aged, asthmatics, sufferers of other chronic lung diseases, and those who are more susceptible to smog effects. - Smog and Health Issues
http://www.ncf.ca/ip/social.services/eco/info/primer/smog/all
The web site for Health Canada features the research on the health effects of smog played a role in the development of Canada-Wide Standards. - Smog and Your Health
http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/library/PRBpubs/prb984-e.htm
The Teen Asthma web site offers a place for teenagers, and their families, to learn more about asthma; complete with interactive educational tools. - Teen Asthma
http://www.teenasthma.ca