You've got asthma, you already know that. But what do you really need to know so that you can control your asthma, instead of your asthma controlling you?
Here are some tips from other teens with asthma to help you live with yours.
American Lung Association (ALA) USA
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Tell Me About Asthma
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This web page will tell you about lung anatomy and what asthma is, as well as what the common symptoms are.
A very good overview, including the difference between classic asthma, asthma with "colds" and cough-variant Asthma.
Dr. Tom Kovesi
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Canada
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The Allergy Guide: Asthma
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What are the causes?, what are the symptoms?, what treatment can you get?, first aid, what can be done to prevent asthma?.
The Allergy Guide United Kingdom
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The Asthma Manifesto
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A three document on information for asthmatics on non-medicinal ideas, concepts, and devices that may help reduce the frequency and severity of wheezing episodes.
Neil's Asthma Site USA
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The Asthma Wizard
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Articles on Asthma for Kids.
National Jewish Medical & Research Center USA
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The Becotide Story ( Beclomethasone Dipropionate)
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Becotide Results 1970-1980 - Qvar
Dr. Harry Morrow-Brown
Allergies Explained UK
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The Children's Attack Detective
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Here's a worksheet to help you detail your child's most recent attack. Print it out, fill it in, and take it to your child's doctor. It can be a useful tool for developing a treatment plan.
Thriveonline.com USA
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The Essentials of Asthma Management - Asthma medical history checklist
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From the Australian National Asthma Campaign - Asthma Management Handbook 1998.
A checklist for medical history taking.
National Asthma Campaign, Australia Australia
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The Essentials of Asthma Management - Asthma: Basic Facts
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From the Australian National Asthma Campaign - Asthma Management Handbook 1998.
A brief but useful overview.
National Asthma Campaign, Australia Australia
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The Essentials of Asthma Management - Measuring Lung Function
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From the Australian National Asthma Campaign - Asthma Management Handbook 1998.
This section includes:
Spirometry
Peak flow
Respiratory Function Tables
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