Asthma Tip of the Month
April
Asthma Self-Management Resources
Surfin’ for Asthma Info? Here are a few websites that have good information for kids and parents to look at together.
www.aaaai.org - The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology. This site offers lots of information and up-to-date news on all aspects of asthma and allergies, plus daily pollen and spore reports. Some free educational materials are offered here.
www.aafa.org - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. You can find information on support groups for people with asthma and allergies. This organization also produces educational materials and newsletters.
www.aanma.org - National Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics. This organization offers a free information hot line, the latest news on asthma and allergies, helpful literature and a monthly newsletter for members.
www.allergycontrol.com - Offers a full line of supplies to assist in reducing allergen exposure in your home.
www.lungusa.org - Web site of the American Lung Association. Here you will find information on stopping smoking as well as a large section on asthma in kids and teens. This site includes a peak flow chart that you can print out. Some of the information is in Spanish.
Remember, if you have questions about something you read – talk it over with your doctor or nurse. |