Asthma

I hope everyone finds this site very helpful in finding information related to Asthma. Please click on the links below to view educational pieces on Asthma. Joseph Cochran

Rena's information on asthma. The following site is WebMD. It contains an abundance of useful information that consists of a list of symptoms, practicing doctors, participating hospitals, new news, videos, frequently asked questions, and a term glossary. Also, you can chat online with other people.

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[] Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmatics is a site sponsored by parents of children with asthma and allergies. On it you can find related articles, ask a nurse, and advice for school and home. There are sections called Nancy's blogs and Ask a Nurse. There is a free storybook about Breathless Bethany Buttercup that is great to share with your child if they have asthma. This would also be a good book for a classroom to help others learn about asthma and understand more about those who suffer from asthma. Submitted byTammy Guthery

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What are you breathing? It is a good question to ask ourselves. All of us face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day-to-day lives. People suffering from breathing issues need to have an accurate idea of what the air quality they breathe is. Some days it is not advisable for those with fragile lungs to be out in the environement. Bookmark this site to keep up to the minutre levels in your area.

Submitted by Kristy Harbison

More than 20 million Americans have some form of the disease known as asthma. This is a short video that gives basics and information about asthma. Submitted by Brianna Cantrell []

American Lung Association
===This is a good site about children with asthma. It contains an overview about childhood asthma. controlling asthma, warning signals, asthma camps, and medications available. It also contains a section on Asthma Walks in your area. There is also a link for local chapters of the asthma association. ===

Submitted by: Susan Riggs
= = [|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXOthPbLc0g] The link below is on a video produced by The United States Environmental Agency to raise awareness on the importance of asthma. Submitted by Anita Robinson

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This web site has links for health topics from A to Z. Asthma is described as a chronic disease that affects your airways. Asthma affects the inside walls of your airways causing them to become sore and swollen. That makes them very sensitive, and they may react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating. When your airways react, they get narrower and your lungs get less air. This can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tighness, and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night. This site also provides links to related topics, basics(latest news, diagnosis/symptoms,treatments, prevention/screening), research (clinical trials, research, and journal articles), learn more, reference shelf, and links for women and seniors.

Submitted by Ruby Reasonover

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== This web site discusses the warning signs of asthma in infants and toddlers. It was interesting to learn that the majority of infants who die from asthma do so because their physician and parents do not recognize early warning signs of asthma. Unfortunately, asthma symptoms in infants and toddlers are not as recognizable as symptoms in teens and adults. Submitted by Cathy Brown ==

This is a link to a great video for kids to watch on how to prevent an asthma attack and what to do if you are having an attack. Submitted by Lisa Kennamer
http://asthma.about.com/ This website gives information on the symptoms, diagnosisk and treatment of asthma. It also gives great advice on how to cope with living with asthma, as well as how to talk to your doctor to find the best treatment plan. Submitted by Deb Talley.Type in the content of your page here.