Asthma Information

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with asthma, you're probably feeling a little overwhelmed. Your physician will be able to provide you with a variety of information to help you understand your options and the best course of action in dealing with your asthma.

In the meantime, one of the reasons you've arrived here is that you're searching for addition asthma information. The quickest way to get a detailed overview of asthma is to download our free report, Understanding Asthma. Just click on the link. It'll take you to a page where all you have to do is enter your name and email address. In a matter of minutes, you'll be downloading your free report, and feeling empowered with your new knowledge.

Here's the link again: Understanding Asthma

After you've had a chance to catch up on all the asthma information contained in your free report, if you want additional information, there are a number of great asthma resources. Here are a few to get you started:

Websites

The Internet is chock full of websites with asthma information. Many of these groups are willing to mail information packets, free of charge, to anyone needing asthma information. While it's always wise to consider the source, some of the better-known websites include:

• The American Association for Respiratory Care
• The American Lung Association
• The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• The American College of Chest Physicians

Organizations

There are a number of organizations and government resources that provide asthma information. Many of these have online catalogs available, as well as online information you can access immediately. Here are a few great places to get started:

• World Health Organization
• The Environmental Protection Agency
• The National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
• Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

Other Resources

In addition, you might want to consider support groups, information clearinghouses, local health alliances and research institutes, as well as informative books and topic specific medical journals. Some wonderful sources of asthma information include:

• The Allergy and Asthma Network
• Allies Against Asthma
• The National Jewish Medical and Research Center

Finally, don't hesitate to check with your local social service agency as well. They should be able to direct you to local resources that provide free asthma information. They may also be able to steer you to local programs where you can participate in clinical trials, receive discounted asthma medications or take advantage of alternative treatment options.