Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Asthma
Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Air Pollution and Asthma
Discussion of air pollution and how it can cause asthma flare-ups.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Arthur Family Health: Asthma
A complete multi-media learning experience for young children to learn about the breathing condition, asthma.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Asthma
Organized into brief sections with general information, causes, and treatments, this article on asthma is a good introduction to the disease.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Classifying Your Asthma
This article helps you classify your asthma as mild, moderate, or severe.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Asthma and Allergies and Their Environmental Triggers
Discover what causes allergy and asthma attacks and what you can do to prevent them.
BBC
Bbc Health: What Causes Asthma?
What causes asthma? What are the symptoms? What's the treatment? Can I prevent asthma? The aforementioned questions are answered in this comprehensive site.
Other
Noattacks: (Asthma Prevention)
An informative guide for parents on the prevention and management of asthma attacks in children.
Other
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
Other
Aair: Eosinophils Mischief Makers in Asthma
A very good description of the role that eosinophils play in the human body, and how they complicate the asthma reaction in some people. Good graphics and contextual information on the blood.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Asthma Flare Ups Instruction Sheet
First aid guidelines for dealing with emergency and less-acute cases of asthma.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Using a Peak Flow Meter
This article briefly describes how a peak flow meter can help you determine the severity of your asthma using peak flow "zones."
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Huffin With Asthma
The Why? Files have provided information that supports the role of cleanliness in combating asthma.
Other
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Fumar Y El Asma
Smoke can cause asthma flare-ups to occur more often. Read this article to find out why. In Spanish.
Other
Wisconsin Environmental Health Association: Air Defenders: Quest for Clean Air
A multimedia journey teaches young learners about open burning, air quality, and asthma. Learn about alternative ways to dispose of trash and complete the mission of achieving cleaner air.
Other
Canadian Lung Association: Lung Disease Statistics
Get the statistics on lung disease in Canada. In addition to more general facts and figures, you will find links to reports on specific lung-related conditions such as: asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, influenza, and tuberculosis.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Indoor Air Quality
This website defines and explains indoor air pollution in all its forms. Content includes a focus on asthma, molds, secondhand smoke, and radon in public buildings and at home.
Other
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Stinging Insect Matching Game
Learn to recognize the difference between the different kinds of stinging insects in this matching game.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Lung Toxicology Problem Set
This interactive module will help you understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory organs, primarily the lungs. You will learn about lung development, respiratory toxicology, secondhand tobacco smoke, asthma, and lung...
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Allergens & Irritants
Find answers on how to survive the allergy season. Information is provided on asthma, allergies, and the allergens or irritants that cause them. Strategies are given to help avoid exposure to substances such as mold, cigarette smoke,...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Asma
This article provides a factual introduction to asthma. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and how to control asthma.
Other
St. John: First Aid Library
This resource provides information on allergic reactions, asthma, burns, diabetes, fractures and other conditions and emergency situations that require first aid.
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