Lung and Respiratory Problems
Useful Sites
American Lung Association -- Asthma
About this site: According to the American Lung Association, more than 17 million Americans suffer from this chronic disease. If that includes you or someone you love, check out the organization's Web site to learn how to work with your family doctor to manage asthma. Find out how to monitor peak flow, check out a sample plan of action for handling an attack, and get examples of precautions you can take at home. There's also advice specifically for children and seniors with asthma. (http://www.lungusa.org/asthma/)  Pluses: There's a fact sheet on occupational lung disease.  Minuses: It can be hard to find what you need in the jumble of hyperlinks on some topic pages.  Best feature: Sign up for one or both of the asthma newsletters, and have the latest news and research emailed to you weekly or monthly. |
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) -- Asthma
About this site: As part of the National Institutes of Health, the NHLBI is a great resource for asthma prevention tips and the latest treatment methods. If you can't find the information you need online, or you want to order multiple copies of a publication, try the NHLBI Information Center. Also, doctors can check out the updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/index.htm) Pluses: There are -- or soon will be -- Spanish versions of many publications. Minuses: Information is often presented in brochure format -- you'll need to download Acrobat Reader to view much of it. Best feature: You can print out a thorough checklist to assess how well your child's school or daycare handles asthma cases. |
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