Asthma

Online asthma resources

About Asthma - Offers information about causes, symptoms and treatment, as well as allergic reactions.

About.com: Asthma - Includes articles, links and a forum.

AllExperts Asthma Q&A - Experts volunteer to answer questions.

Asthma Resources and Information - Offers information about the condition treatments available. Includes a flash movie of the lungs, a game, and printable leaflets.

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand - Offers news, research, and general information, downloadable management plans, and a section for health professionals. Also includes links to other societies.

Asthma Care Guide - Series of articles looking at diagnosis, triggers, and treatment. Includes handouts and personal atories.

Asthma Condition Center - Provides links offering information on the condition and it's treatment.

Asthma Education: Interactive Guidelines - Information to aid healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing the condition, plus patient education to print out.

Asthma Education Network - Information from experts, in response to patient's questions.

Asthma Help - Includes general information, studies, and a personal diary, alongside a forum.

Asthma In Canada - Includes general information, and survey results. A tracker and action plan are available in a .pdf format.

Asthma Information - Focuses on risk factors, triggers, management and treatment.

Asthma Information - Offers information on diagnosis, risk factors and treatment. Includes sections for teens, adults and parents.

Asthma Insights and Reality in Europe - General information on the condition, and it's management. Also includes study results.

Asthma Learning Lab - Includes general information, plus a personalised goal planner for registered members.

Asthma News in the UK and Ireland - Information about this condition from a UK perspective. Includes news articles, statistics and complemtary therapies.

Asthma Resource Center - General information, plus details of asthma camps.

Asthma Tutorial - Multimedia article written for children, describing causes, symptoms and treatments.

Asthmacure.com - Offers information about many aspects of this disease, including triggers, therapy and medications. Discussion boards, asthma tracking and online consultation available for members. [Free membership]

BBC Online - Offers information on causes, treatment and management.

Breath of Life - An exhibition examining the history of asthma, personal experiences, and treatments.

Chemical Sensitivity, Asthma and Allergy - Research site concerning airway hyperreactivity. Includes abstracts, and information to download. [.pdf format]

Colorado HealthSite: Asthma Center - Provides general information, resources and support groups.

eMedicine: Asthma - Article covering clinical information, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes prescribing information.

eMedicine Health - Asthma - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of asthma and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

A Focus on Asthma - Includes articles, news, drug information, and a message board.

Healthy Life Network - Membership offers a personal medical record and diary, plus access to a forum and chat rooms.

HouseDustMite.org - Animations, research and questions.

IFeelBetter.com: Asthma - Includes general information on causes, treatment and complications, plus details of a support group in the Philippines.

Living Well with Asthma - Offers general information about the condition, symptoms and treatments. Includes expert answered questions and a message board.

Mamas Health: Asthma - Information on symptoms and triggers.

Mayo Clinic: Asthma Center - Provides comprehensive information on the condition, treatments, and management.

Medbroadcast.com - Asthma - Provides information on causes, symptoms and treatment.

Medinfo: Asthma - Information on symptons, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Medscape: Asthma Resource Center - Includes news, conference summaries, practice guidelines, abstracts, links to government and professional web sites, and consumer information.

National Asthma Campaign - Includes general information, a personal plan, and message board. Offers sections for Health Professionals and Researchers.

Pregnancy & Asthma. - Articles and webcasts about treating symptoms during pregnancy and the medications that can be used.

Principal Health News - Offers news and general information, including symptoms, treatment and management.

Pulmonology Channel: Asthma - Information on diagnosis and treatment of asthma.

RXinsider - Basic handout for patients.

Suite 101 - Information for people with asthma and parents of children with this disease. Resources, links and facts on the latest treatments and ways to cope with the condition.

Surgery Door Medical Conditions - Offers detailed information about Asthma.

Teaching Patients About Asthma - Clinician's guide, including worksheets.

Tips of All Sorts - Asthma - Basic information and links.

To Breathe, asthma in children and adolescents - Resource center for both health professionals, and the public, including articles and news. [In English and Spanish]

University of Chicago: Asthma Center - Offers general information about causes, effects and management. Includes specific information for children, and for health professionals.

WebMD, Inc. - Includes articles, medication information, news and message boards.

Asthma and children

Asthma And Your Child - Information for parents on avoiding attacks, and keeping a peak flow chart.

Asthma Management: Guidelines for the Primary Care Physician - Clinical article covering diagnosis, management and treatment. Includes formulary of commonly used medication.

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center: Asthma - Information on how to reduce and deal with an attack.

Ed's Asthma Track - Support and resources for parents, including an action plan for caregivers. Offers journals, email list and a message board.

eMedicine - Asthma in Infants and Children - Article covering clinical information, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes prescribing information.

Keep Kids Healthy: Asthma Center - Provides information on prevention and treatment, alongside a peak flow calendar, and symptom diary.

Kids' Zone - Includes news, facts and magazine articles, alongside games, ecards and a message board. Also includes a section for teachers.

Kiss It Make It Better: Asthma - Includes general information on the condition, plus a child care setting checklist.

New Pediatric Asthma Guidelines - Updated guidelines for diagnosis and management with recommendations on medications. (September 2002)

NoAttacks.org - Information for parents about preventing asthma attacks.

PBSkids - All About Asthma - Resources to allow both parents and their children to learn about this condition. Includes background information, tips, activities and a treatment plan to download. [.pdf format]

Pediatric Oncall: Asthma in Children - Clinical article including features, diagnosis, treatment and patient education.

Principal Health News: Asthma in Children - General information, including symptoms and management.

Relieve Childhood Asthma with the Bowen Technique - Information about a technique to lessen attacks, and deal with an emergency.

Virtual Childrens Hospital: Managing Asthma - Information on treating this condition, including medications, and using an asthma diary. Includes information for school personnel.

Asthma organizaions and support

Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. - National community-based nonprofit health organization dedicated to eliminating morbidity and mortality due to asthma and allergies through education, advocacy, community outreach, and research.

American Lung Association of Maryland - Engaged in the prevention of lung disease including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer and the promotion of lung health.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases.

Asthma Australia - Asthma information and resources.

Asthma Friendly Certification Trademark - The certificate identifies suitable products and indoor environments.

Asthma Moms - Families helping families manage asthma.

Asthma NYC - Website of the Asthma Information Outreach Project, serving the information needs of professionals working with asthma in New York City.

Asthma Society of Ireland - Information, advice and reassurance to people with asthma and their families.

Asthma Support, Kare and Education Group - ASKE is a group of volunteers who have undertaken several projects to improve asthma awareness, education and standard of care in their locality. Includes calendar of meetings.

Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring - This organisation is concerned with developing, collating and interpreting data relevant to the prevention and management of this condition.

Calgary Asthma Awareness Society - A non-profit support and education group for those who are interested, affected by, or suffer from this disease.

Canadian Network for Asthma Care. - Promotes asthma education and care so to reduce illness and death by asthma.

The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists - CSRT - A support site for respiratory therapists and other health care professionals in the practice of cardiorespiratory care.

Childhood Asthma Foundation - General information about the condition and it's triggers, plus news articles.

Community Asthma Initiative - Asthma education and services. Reference point for patients, families, and healthcare providers. A collaborative venture between hospitals, pharmacies, and community agencies.

CRC for Asthma - Contains information and support for asthma sufferers.

Global Initiative for Asthma - A project conducted in collaboration with The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and The World Health Organization.

International Asthma Quality of Care Initiative (IAQOC) - Building on current efforts to enhance asthma guideline adoption, through engaging asthma-related quality of care improvement activities.

National Asthma Campaign, Australia - Australian non-profit body which serves the community by creating awareness and providing information about asthma.

National Asthma Educator Certification Board - Promotes optimal asthma management and quality of life among individuals with asthma, their families and communities by advancing excellence in asthma education.

The Pediatric Asthma Coalition of New Jersey - Working with schools, physicians, community groups, health insurance & environmental agencies to reach all of NJ’s children with the most effective methods for managing asthma.

Racing For Children's Asthma - Provides spacers and peak flow meters to hospitals and private groups, as well as awareness programs at race meets.

Sanabel Asthma Allergy Society - Society based in Gaza, Palestine. Complete with a specialized social, educational and medical program.

Victorial Asthma Health Educators Association - The VAHEA provides support, professional development and networks for health professionals involved in asthma education. Includes standards, members directory, and resources.

Asthma - Email discussion group for those affected by the condition.

Asthma Discussion List - Archive of messages, and membership form.

Asthma Parents - Email discussion list for parents to discuss their questions and concerns. [Membership required.]

Families Dealing with Asthma - Discussion group for families of children with the condition. [Membership required.]

The Friends' Network - Provides a network for those with a severe form of this condition. Includes general information. [Membership fee required to join.]

Sandwell Asthma Supporters Group - A patient support group based in West Midlands, UK. Includes details of meetings, alongside general information.

Asthma treatments

Asthfin A1 - Details of a herbal treatment.

Asthma and Ions - Report on atmospheric ions and respiratory problems which suggests an air purifier to lessen symptoms.

Asthma Story.com - Explains how the author cured his severe condition after finding research involving the bacteria chlamydia pneumoniae. Includes research, links, and details of the treatment.

Canadian Asthma Prevention Institute - Details of research on the affects of nutritional supplements.

Controlling Asthma - An article explaining the importance of monitoring medication use.

First Aid in Asthma - Describes a first aid technique for dealing with a severe attack.

How to Use Your Metered-Dose Inhaler the Right Way - Information on best technique.

IBreathe.com - Information about managing this condition. Includes a section for parents.

James Method - Information about an alternative, drug-free treatment. Includes a list of trained practitioners and testimonials.

The One-Minute Healer - An introduction to non-drug treatments.

Some asthma listings from the ODP