Here are my top picks for reliable health resources and websites on the topic of asthma.
This is the division of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) that deals with respiratory illnesses such as asthma. Provides easy-to-understand information on asthma and how to manage it. They also publish research studies. I find the NIH to be the most reliable source of health information on the Web. They also do a great job of making their information understandable for the layperson.
This is a national foundation that provides patient and professional education materials and support. They provide seasonally updated information, which I always find helpful. There's also a great kids' section, with kid-focused activities about asthma and allergies.
This site specializes in patient education materials, including "Ask the Allergist."You can go there to learn about research or to find a local support group for asthma sufferers, as well. They have a great "tips for caregivers" series for parents of children with asthma. They even list the top 20 capitals for asthma (and getting on that list is NOT a good thing).
The Lung Association is an organization with a mission of promoting and improving respiratory health in Canada. You can find asthma information, news headlines, and tips on how to get help for asthma in Canada.
This website provides general information and information on asthma treatments. I recommend visiting the site if you are interested in getting the latest information from the US Government on environmental health concerns related to asthma. There are also even more links to some great asthma resources.
The Allergy and Asthma Network for Mothers of Asthmatics is aimed specifically at parents of children with asthma (not really limited just to moms). It's a great resource and its child-like Breatherville interface provides an easy and unitimidating approach to finding the asthma information you are looking for. It's defintely worth taking the time to explore.
This is another great resource for learning about asthma and how to manage it. One great feature is the "Asthma Wizard", which is an animated guide to learning about asthma that is suitable even for children.
