Frequently Asked Questions About SARS
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These are answers to questions about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): its signs, symptoms, and statistics thus far.... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Home Page at CDC
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This is the SARS home page at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated c... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
SARS Information for Travelers
Travelers should be aware of their risk for communicable disease, such as SARS, and stay informed about current travel alerts and advisories.... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Air Pollution - Its Nature, Sources, and Effects
Human health effects associated with acute and chronic exposures to air pollution are well documented. Because of possible health effects and concern for the health and safety of visitors and employee... Details >
National Park Service |
Allergist Locator 
You can find an allergist in your area by searching the online database and entering a zip code or a city, state and street address.... Details >
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology |
Alpha-1 Related Emphysema
This fact sheet provides answers to questions about Alpha-1 related emphysema, which is caused by an inherited lack of a protective protein called alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT). The fact sheet includes inf... Details >
American Lung Association |
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Physician Referral Database
Use this database to search for an Amer member physician in your area. You may search this database in four ways: by distance, state, country, physician name and physician specialty.... Details >
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
Asthma & Physical Activity in the School
Designed for use by classroom teachers, physical education teachers and coaches, this publication is meant to assist them to help in managing and controlling their students' asthma so that he or she c... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Asthma Information Home Page
Browse this site for general and in-depth information about asthma including asthma and older people, teens and asthma, asthma in young children, asthma medicines, asthma triggers and attacks, peak fl... Details >
American Lung Association |
ATS (American Thoracic Society) Journals Online
Links to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and
Molecular Biology, official Journals of the American Thoracic Society.... Details >
American Thoracic Society |
Chronic Bronchitis
This consumer fact sheet describes bronchitis and discusses its causes, prognosis, and treatment options.... Details >
American Lung Association |
Emphysema
Online consumer health information about this respiratory disorder -- includes a description of the disease, causes and symptoms, treatment options and information on current research.... Details >
American Lung Association |
Expert Panel Report 2: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
This report provides clinicians with recommendations for the diagnosis and management of asthma. These recommendations are organized into four components of therapy: measures of assessment and monitor... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness of infants and children. It is characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters.... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Helping Your Child Breathe Easier
According to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), the majority of children who are hospitalized are admitted with a respiratory tract illness. Such problems range from colds and flu t... Details >
American Association for Respiratory Care |
How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting? Checklist
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An online checklist intended for use by parents, teachers, and school nurses to help identify specific areas that may cause problems for children with asthma. Available in English and Spanish, the doc... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
How to Identify an Asthma Emergency
Asthma symptoms can become life threatening, requiring immediate medical attention. This page tells you how to identify the symptoms.... Details >
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics |
Kids' Asthma Check: For Ages 1-8
If you've been told your child has asthma, or if your child has trouble breathing when running or playing hard, take this simple Kids' Asthma Check. Just answer yes or no to these questions. Then prin... Details >
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
Kids' Asthma Check: For Ages 8-14
A special LQ test that enables children ages 8 through 14 to answer questions themselves about their breathing problem.... Details >
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology |
Lessening the Effects of Sleep Apnea
This consumer health information fact sheet focuses on the treatment possibilities available for people experiencing sleep apnea.... Details >
American Association for Respiratory Care |
Mechanical Ventilation: Beyond the ICU
Mechanical ventilation is a method for using machines to help patients breathe when they are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own.... Details >
American College of Chest Physicians |
Metered-Dose Inhaler: How to Use It Correctly
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A metered-dose inhaler is a device that helps deliver a specific amount of medication to your lungs. It is commonly used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respira... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
National Asthma Control Program
The Asthma Prevention Program of the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works with state and local government partners to prevent asthma and improve t... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) was initiated in March 1989 to address the growing problem of asthma in the United States. The NAEPP is administered and coordinated by the... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Public Education Materials (for Asthma & Allergy Sufferers): Tips To Remember
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A list of brochures that cover various topics in asthma, allergy and immunology. Available in both Spanish and English, these documents are intended for use as an educational supplement to the care y... Details >
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Groups
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's on-line support group is a safe environment where patients, caregivers, families and friends can share stories, concerns, fears, etc. about idiopathic pulmonary fib... Details >
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation |
Pulmonary Hypertension Association Support Groups
An online listing of national and international pulmonary hypertension support groups provided as a service to patients and their families by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.... Details >
Pulmonary Hypertension Association |
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Because early treatment is most effective for COPD, it is important to be able to identify symptoms and changes in symptoms. This online patient education guide is designed to assist you.... Details >
National Jewish Medical and Research Center |
Respiratory Care Journal
Respiratory Care is the official science journal of the American Association for Respiratory Care. A science journal, its mission is to disseminate information, viewpoints, and questions about respira... Details >
American Association for Respiratory Care |
Respiratory Patient Resources
On this page, you can learn what a respiratory care practitioner is. You can also learn about good respiratory health by reading the online health tips. Challenging and informative "I.Q." tests on a v... Details >
American Association for Respiratory Care |
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) FAQ's
This document presents frequently asked questions about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a very common virus, one that virtually all children contract by the time they are two years old. The virus ... Details >
PreemieCare |
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Information from WHO
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an atypical pneumonia of unknown etiology, was recognized at the end of February 2003. The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the international i... Details >
World Health Organization |
State of the Air: 2007
You can find out if you're breathing dirty air with this interactive map/ZIP code search for the air quality in your area. The information is from the American Lung Association report, State of the A... Details >
American Lung Association |
Test Your Air Pollution I.Q.
Test your knowledge of air pollution and respiratory health. Answer true or false to the statements and find out what you know about the link between air pollution and respiratory disease.... Details >
American Association for Respiratory Care |
Tips to Remember: Childhood Asthma
A general overview of childhood asthma that includes diagnosis, management, medication and daily coping skills -- asthma and school.... Details >
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
What Is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. This overview explains the causes, risk factors, signs and symtpoms, and what you can do to control asthma and live an active life.
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
This page presents questions about Pulmonary Fibrosis, which involves scarring of the lung. Answers include information about the causes, symptoms, and treatmen of the disease.... Details >
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation |
What to Do for Colds and Flu
This easy-to-read consumer health information pamphlet provides helpful advice about treating colds and flu.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |