Helpful Resources For Further Investigation

 

 

To Find the Air Quality Index In Your Area:

 

á      To find the Air Quality IndexI for the Twin Cities: http://aqi.pca.state.mn.us/hourly/region1.cfm?region=Twin%20Cities

 

á      To find the Air Quality Index in Minnesota: http://aqi.pca.state.mn.us/hourly/

 

á      To find the Air Quality Index in any state: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/where/index.html

 

 

Internet Resources for further information:

 

á      The Respiratory Institute www.respiratoryinstitute.com a respiratory resource for controlling asthma and treatment options. 

 

á      The National Pollen Network www.allernet.com NPN's source for asthma and allergy information. Includes US pollen-allergy forecasts as well as tree, grass, mold, and weed-pollen maps for hay-fever sufferers.

 

á      AAAAI- www.aaaai.org Public education material, including info on pollen and mold counts, from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.

 

á      American Lung Association www.lungusa.org Focuses on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health. With news reports, and medical and legislative updates.

 

á      AllerGuard www.allerguard-us.com makes bedding products such as pillows, quilts and mattress covers that help protect against dust mites and other allergens. This site provides information on the causes of some types of allergies and a description of the company's products.

 

á      Asthma Center at www.health.msn.com Articles and news on diagnosis, treatment and more.

 

á      Asthma News at www.msnbc.com where you can read about the latest discoveries and treatments at MSNBC.

 

á      JAMA Asthma Information Center www.ama-assn.org/special/asthma Comprehensive source published by the Journal of the American Medical Association has stories, in-depth reports and a support center.

 

á      MSN Condition Centers Ð Asthma www.content.health.msn.com/condtition_center/asthma/default.htm Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the respiratory disorder, find tips for controlling triggers, and sign up to receive a free newsletter. 

 

á      The CDC asthma website:  http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asthma/

 

á      The World Health Organization asthma website:  http://www.who.int/ncd/asthma/



Here are some books for additional information and reading about asthma

 

á      Adams, Francis V. The Asthma Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know. 2nd ed. Lowell House, 1998. By a pulmonary specialist; includes two chapters on medications.

 

á      American Medical Association. Essential Guide to Asthma. Pocket Books, 1998, 2000. 

 

á      Edelman, Norman H., with the American Lung Association Asthma Advisory Group. The American Lung Association Family Guide to Asthma and Allergies: How You and Your Children Can Breathe Easier Little, Brown, 1997, 1998. Contains information for both children and adults.

 

á      Plaut, Thomas F. Children with Asthma: A Manual for Parents. Pedipress, 1998. Includes material on improving a child's care and on how to talk with physicians.

 

 

And some written for younger readers

 

á      Ostrow, William, and Vivian Ostrow. All About Asthma. Whitman, 1989, 1992. For readers in grades 3 to 5.

 

á      Weiss, Jonathan H. Breathe Easy: Young People's Guide to Asthma. Magination, 1994. For readers in grades 4 to 7.