Asthma

Asthma - Why does asthma occur and what happens during an attack? Find out all about it and how doctors help make it better.
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/patients/Tutorials/asthma/home.cfm

Asthma - Tells what asthma is and how it affects people. (English and French)
www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/asthma-asthme/what-quoi/index_e.php

Asthma - Learn from Child and Youth Health what this condition is, what happens in the body, symptoms and triggers, things to do and how to help a friend.
www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=292&id=2215

Asthma - KidsHealth tells what this condition is, what causes flare-ups, and what different medicines kids can take.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/asthma_basics/what/asthma.html

Do Allergies Cause Asthma? - TeensHealth explains how allergies and asthma are related and when to talk to the doctor.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/managing_asthma/triggers/allergies_asthma.html

Dusty the Asthma Goldfish and His Asthma Triggers Funbook - Coloring pages, mazes, and word puzzles help kids learn about triggers and how to create an asthma plan. [Requires Adobe Reader] [PDF]
www.epa.gov/asthma/pdfs/dustythegoldfish_en.pdf

National Jewish Asthma Wizard - Learn about asthma care, treatment, and the peak flow meter. Features games, puzzles, and stories for kids.
www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/diseases/asthma/kids/

Smoking and Asthma - TeenHealth offers facts about the health risks of smoking and second-hand smoke. Includes effects on medicines and what to tell smokers.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/tobacco/smoking_asthma.html