Asthma

Written by an award-winning pulmonary specialist the sourcebook explores the latest therapies, medications, diet and nutrition guidelines, and provides you with advice on living with this chronic disorder. This trusted source also examines the challenges of raising children with asthma; debunks commonly held beliefs about food, travel, and exercise; and pinpoints real asthma-causing allergens and how you can avoid them.

Whether you’re interested in becoming physically active and don’t know where to start, or a seasoned athlete wanting a quick review of the basic facts, we hope this resource provides information you need to live an active and symptom-free life. This booklet may help you find a starting point based on your current level of physical activity and feelings towards exercise, to more successfully transition into modifying your physical activity.

This booklet will help you identify things in your environment that might trigger your asthma and ways you can avoid them. It is designed for adults with asthma or parents who have a child with asthma to answers answer questions related to the asthma irritants at home and how to control your environment to limit exposure to these common asthma triggers.

This webpage lists tips on how to eliminate some of the common irritants and take your asthma under control.

AAIA is a Canadian patient association that deals with all aspects of allergy, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis. It is a membership-based organization which operates at the community level and provides information about resources and services. Their services focus on education and prevention.

This fact sheet provides basic facts about asthma, its triggers, symptoms, responding to asthma attacks and related emergencies.

This book shows you how to take control of your health, boost your energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with the latest scientific research and proven exercise plans.

While asthma can't be cured, it can be treated and controlled so that your child can enjoy a healthier, more active life. In this comprehensive guide, the experts at the top-ranked children's hospital in the United States clearly explain what asthma is and how parents, caregivers, and young patients can manage it successfully.

The Asthma Canada website is a comprehensive resource for Canadians living with asthma. Consumers can find information about certified asthma educators, support groups and other resources in their own community. This resource could be also useful to the healthcare providers.