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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 >
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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
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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
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
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
This consumer fact sheet describes bronchitis and discusses its causes, prognosis, and treatment options.... Details >
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 >
Learn how to identify asthma and anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) emergencies and what to expect when calling 9-1-1 and do until the paramedics arrive. Knowing the warning signs could save a life.... Details >
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 >
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
Answer these flu symptoms questions to find out if you may have the flu.... Details >
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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
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 >
Also available in: Spanish
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
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 >
A special LQ test that enables children ages 8 through 14 to answer questions themselves about their breathing problem.... Details >
This consumer health information fact sheet focuses on the treatment possibilities available for people experiencing sleep apnea.... Details >
Mechanical ventilation is a method for using machines to help patients breathe when they are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
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
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
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
A general overview of childhood asthma that includes diagnosis, management, medication and daily coping skills -- asthma and school.... Details >
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. ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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 >
This easy-to-read consumer health information pamphlet provides helpful advice about treating colds and flu.... Details >