Monday February 24, 2003
Asthma
AllAllergy.net
This is a directory of links to allergies, asthma, and intolerance and related resources on
the Internet. The articles are organized by subjects and identified with content ratings, the
target audience, and the type of originator. The databases are searchable by keywords or
categories. There are also listings of related organizations, publications, events, products
and suppliers. Compiled by Dr. Harris Steinman, an allergist in South Africa.
http://www.allallergy.net/allallergy/
Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA)
This peer-reviewed site has allergy and immunology information for health care professionals
and patients. Patients can find information on asthma, allergic conditions, and diagnostic
tests; information handouts and brochures; and resources in South Africa. They can also listen
to different chest sounds (RealAudio). For medical professionals, there is an allergen database
and a full-text allergy handbook. There is also a Kids Corner with cartoons. The site is
searchable.
http://www.allergysa.org/
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
The AAAAI Web site provides the latest information and innovations about allergies and
asthma. Information on allergy specialists, diagnosis and treatment, and support
organizations are available in the patient/public resource center menu.
http://www.aaaai.org/
Asthma
Information about the mechanisms of and treatments for this chronic lung condition is
augmented by links to lesson plans and games for use by teachers of both primary and
secondary grades, guidance for school personnel who must respond to the physical and
emotional needs of children with chronic lung disease, tips on coping with exercise-induced
asthma, and details about ongoing research in the fields of pulmonology and pharmacology.
The site is available in both English and French versions. From the Canadian Lung
Association:
http://www.lung.ca/asthma/
Asthma and Allergy WWW Resources Page
An annotated directory of Web resources for those wanting to learn more about asthma and
allergies.
http://www.sfu.ca/~prwrean/resources.html
Breath of Life
A virtual tour of the National Library of Medicine's exhibition that "examines the history
of asthma, the experiences of people with asthma, and contemporary efforts to understand
the disease." Images from the exhibition include famous asthma patients, as well as
historical and multicultural perspectives on asthma. Tap into the world's foremost asthma
resources on asthma management and the latest research.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/breath/breathhome.html
Breathing Zone
This site contains sections on diseases, triggers, drug therapy, allergy shots, doctor
information, resources, and pollen counts in the U.S. Forms can be printed out to give
to the teacher or babysitter of an asthmatic child. Sign up for free membership to get
access to an asthma diary, allergy alerts, an e-mail newsletter, and bulletin boards.
Created by "Vivra Asthma & Allergy, Inc., a nationwide group of asthma and allergy
specialists dedicated to the research and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases."
http://www.breathingzone.com/
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Information on common sources and health effects of indoor air pollution in homes, schools,
and offices. Special emphasis on asthma, radon, environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)/secondhand
smoke (SHS), and mold; the site is searchable and provides hotlines and links for each topic.
Some information is also available in Spanish. From the Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
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