Asthma Specialist
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What does a specialist do?
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Well-written article that talks about what asthma specialists actually do. Discusses some of the tools that allergists use to help you with your asthma.
Chat up your doc
Asthma Matters
You'll get more bang for your buck if you walk in to your asthma specialist's knowing what you want to discuss. This great interactive tool gives you a structured list of things to bring up with your specialist.
Who should you see?
Video Jug
Informative clip tells you when it's time to see an asthma specialist and how to choose one. The page contains many more great asthma videos.
Call your doctor now!
MSN Health & Fitness
Contains a great list of symptoms that indicate you need professional help. Call your asthma specialist.
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When it's time for a specialist
Asthma Initiative of Michigan
Think it might be time for an asthma specialist? This article provides you with a list of warning signs that indicate your general practitioner just might not be cutting it any more.
Find a specialist
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Very useful too that gives you a list of asthma specialists in your area.
Who treats asthma
Wrong Diagnosis
Extensive lis of healthcare professionals who can be involved in the care of asthma patients.
When to call 911
Consortium for Infant and Child Health
Quick factsheet that tells you who you should call for your child, the asthma specialist or 911. Print it out and keep a copy on your fridge and one in your wallet.
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You're special
WebMD
Most primary care docs don't have nearly enough experience with special asthma patients like you--this interesting article that discusses the need for an asthma specialist, instead.
How are pulmonologists different?
Health Boards
Asthma message board where people answer questions on asthma specialists based on the their experiences.
Allergist or pulmonlogist?
Allergy Knowledge Base
Question and answer page with a good discussion on the difference between an allergist and a pulmonologist.


