Links: Asthma
World Asthma Day - Tuesday 1st May 2007
http://www.ginasthma.com/WADIndex.asp
alt.support.asthma FAQ Asthma -- General information
http://www.radix.net/~mwg/asthma-gen.html
This newsgroup provides frequently asked questions on asthma, its symptoms, causes, and forms of treatment. Good source of general information.
ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis And It's Impact On Asthma)
http://www.whiar.org/
The purpose and mission of ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis And It's Impact On Asthma) -the world health initiative on allergic rhinitis, is to educate and implement evidence-based management of allergic rhinitis in conjunction with asthma, worldwide through .
Asthma & Allergy Information and Research
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/
A UK organisation based in Leicestershire. site provides excellent articles on many topics including house dust mites, allergies and asthma.
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
http://www.aafa.org/
A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to funding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases.
Asthma Doctors Guide to the Internet
http://www.pslgroup.com/ASTHMA.HTM
News stories and also general information on asthma and its treatments. Provides a good set of links to other WWW sites dealing with asthma.
Asthma Learning Lab
http://www.asthmalearninglab.com/
Here you will find the latest information about the causes, symptoms and treatments of asthma - customized to your needs. Useful for Patients and Healthcare Professionals.
Asthma Management Model System
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/asthma/
This model is designed for health care professionals, researchers, and public health planners who want to keep on the cutting edge of asthma.
Asthma Research, El Paso Campus, Texas Tech University
http://www.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/research/asthma/
Pragmatic asthma tools for clinicians available for free download.
Asthma Society of Canada
http://www.asthmasociety.com/
The Asthma Society of Canada is a national volunteer-based organization devoted to enhancing the quality of life of people living with asthma and to eliminating the disorder.
AsthmaWeb
http://www.asthmaweb.net/
This site is sponsored by an educational grant from 3M Health Care and contains respiratory information together with links to papers and useful sites on the Internet.
Better Health Asthma Profiles
http://fbhc.org/patients/BetterHealth/Asthma/
A patient's guide to better health. A New York based website which is very clear and simply produced.
British Asthma Guidelines
http://www.bmj.com/asthma/ast06.htm
Detailed information on the British Asthma Guidelines and the background papers associated with them.
Dundee University Asthma Research Unit
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/GeneralPractice/Asthma/
The GPIAG Research Units home page with details of staff, projects and our publications. Offers a reprint service and general information about the Unit’s work.
European Federation of Asthma and Allergy Associations
http://www.efanet.org/
This is the official website for the European Federation of Asthma & Allergy Assocaitions whose mission is to promote better health for people with asthma and allergy throughout Europe.
Fighting for Breath – A European Patient Perspective on Severe Asthma
http://www.efanet.org/activities/documents/Fighting_For_Breath1.pdf
A survey report on research among patients with severe asthma in Europe who were asked to give their first hand experience on living with asthma, care etc as well as their hopes for the future.
GA2LEN
The Global Allergy and Asthma European Network, brings together multidisciplinary research teams that address allergic diseases in their globality. Understanding common risk factors and mechanisms will contribute to improve treatment and quality of life for more than 80 million Europeans with allergy and asthma. GA2LEN is a Network of Excellence funded by the European Union.
Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
http://www.ginasthma.com/
Information on the Global Initiative for Asthma featuring their strategy report, guides for the management of asthma and a patient’s guide to asthma.
National Asthma Campaign
http://www.asthma.org.uk/
Charity run organisation, very useful helpline service.
National Asthma Council, Australia
http://www.NationalAsthma.org.au/
The National Asthma Council (NAC) is an Australian non-profit body which serves the community by creating awareness and providing information about asthma.
One-Stop Website to excellent Asthma Care
http://www.e-asthma.com/
Dr Leo Leonidas, from Maine in the USA is a practicising paediatrician. He is Editor of ASTHMA TODAY and has designed this very user friendly web site.
Respirar
www.respirar.org/
El Portal sobre el Asma. The Asthma Gateway. Toda la informaciòn sobre asma en niños y adolescentes. All information on asthma in children and adolescents. Spanish and English.
The UNSAFE Audit
http://www.guideline-audit.com/unsafe/
This online audit, developed by Dr Mark Levy and Associate Professor Helen Reddel, audit provides clinicians with a facility to evaluate and compare their care of patients presenting with uncontrolled asthma.
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