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Introduction to Asthma
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Daily
Life With Asthma
Treatment & Therapy
for Asthma
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment
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| Basic Information |
Adult
Asthma
Journal of the American Medical Association - Basic
information including symptoms, testing, treatments,
and resources.
Asthma,
Patient Education Forum
American Geriatric Society
Foundation for Health in Aging - An answer to basic questions
with resources.
Health
Encyclopedia: Asthma
AARP - Brief descriptions of causes, symptoms, treatment,
prevention, and more. |
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Asthma
Facts and Figures
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America - Includes facts and statistics on prevalence,
morbidity, mortality, costs, and disparities of care
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Asthma
in Adults Fact Sheet
American Lung Association - More facts about asthma
in adults.
Glossary
of Asthma Terms
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America - Definitions of terms commonly used when
discussing asthma.
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| Overviews |
Asthma
Mayo
Clinic - Clear, complete information on Asthma.
Asthma:
An Overview
Cleveland Clinic - Covers the range of topics related
to asthma.
Adult
Onset of Asthma
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America - Basic questions answered.
Asthma
in Adults: Risk Factors
University of Maryland Medical
Center - A discussion of the factors that increase risk
of asthma.
Asthma
in Adults: Prognosis
University of Maryland Medical
Center - A discussion of the treatment and long term
management of asthma in adults.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
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