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Asthma
Websites
Explains what the condition is and what causes it. Also lists symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.
http://www.diseases-explained.com/Asthma/index.html
Designed to increase teens' awareness of asthma and help sufferers take control of their disease. Requires Flash plug-in.
http://www.project-a.ca/
Tells what asthma is and how it affects people. (English and French)
http://www.lung.ca/asthma/asthmadef.html
Why does asthma occur and what happens during an attack? Find out all about it and how doctors help make it better.
http://www.healthsystem.virginia...tients/Tutorials/asthma/home.cfm
Learn how allergies and asthma are related and when to talk to the doctor.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/m...a/triggers/allergies_asthma.html
Learn what it is, what causes flare-ups, and what different medicines kids can take.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/what/asthma.html
Learn what it is, what happens in the body, symptoms and triggers, managing asthma and how to help a friend.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/...etails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2215
Learn the health risks of smoking and second-hand smoke. Includes effects on medicines and what to tell smokers.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/d...ohol/tobacco/smoking_asthma.html
Learn about asthma care, treatment, and the peak flow meter. Features games, puzzles, and stories for kids.
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/asthma/kids/