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WebMD

Web Md: Drug Combination for Allergy Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information about the drugs leukotriene modifiers and if they help relieve allergies when used with or without antihistamine medications. A short, but interesting article on the subject.
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Other

Noattacks: (Asthma Prevention)

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative guide for parents on the prevention and management of asthma attacks in children.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs

For Students 3rd - 5th
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Videos Y Multimedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online presentations on more than 150 health topics, diseases, and conditions, from acne to viruses. Each plays as a slide presentation, with sound, that you can control or set to autoplay. Time varies from 5-20 minutes. Available in...
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PBS

Pbs:arthur Family Health

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Help children understand various health topics with these resources from ARTHUR FAMILY HEALTH. Dealing with health issues can be challenging and sometimes scary. Arthur and his friends are here to help with games, videos, and resources...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Preventing Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information on how to prevent an allergic reaction--anaphylaxis, rhinitis, skin conditions, etc.-- from happening. Also gives information on how to prepare for a reaction.
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Other

Net doctor.co.uk: Facts About Hay Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides all the facts that you need about hay fever, including a picture. It also includes links on more sites about the allergy.
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WebMD

Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Childhood Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives information about childhood cancer and its most common cause, genetic mutation. Treatment information is also included.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Allergens & Irritants

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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WebMD

Web Md: Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...