Asthma Information
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Complete asthma guide
NHLBI
There's a wealth of asthma information on this great site. Learn asthma basics, and about treating and living with asthma.
Treatment guidelines
WebMD
Current asthma information regarding treatment tactics. News article discusses the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's 2007 asthma treatment guidelines.
Medications for asthma
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Asthma treatment usually involves medication. Learn asthma information about the two categories of drugs and how they work.
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Asthma mini-course
National Library of Medicine
Easy-to-understand interactive slideshow teaches about asthma symptoms, causes, and treatments. Test your asthma information knowledge at the end of each section.
Warning signs
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Very important asthma information! Learn to recognize early asthma signs, as well as more severe symptoms that call for emergency medical care.
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Plan ahead to control your asthma
Mayo Clinic
An asthma control plan can help you understand and remember asthma information from your doctor. Find out how to write one, and download sample plans.
Measure your air flow
AAAAI
A peak flow meter is an important tool for managing your asthma. This useful asthma information article explains the meter's purpose and use.
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Asthma statistics
American Lung Associaton
How common is asthma? How does it impact our economy? Get answers to these questions and other asthma information with this fact sheet.
Are you at risk?
Health Central
Read about behaviors and other factors that may predispose you to asthma in this informative asthma information article.
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Doctors talk asthma
Healthology
Clear introductory asthma information. Doctors discuss asthma triggers, symptoms, and therapies in this 6-minute video.
Common asthma triggers
Ohio State Univ. Medical Center
Prevent an asthma attack before it starts by avoiding asthma triggers. Asthma information table lists factors that may affect your breathing.
Multiple causes for asthma
How Stuff Works
Interesting asthma information about the biological and environmental causes of asthma. Discusses allergy and other medical conditions that contribute to asthma.
Asthma types and triggers
1 on 1 Health
There are several different types of asthma. Read asthma information on each type and what triggers it.
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Alternative therapies
Prevention
Clear summary of research on alternative asthma therapies. Discuss this asthma information with your doctor to see if any of these treatments may help you.
