Childhood Asthma
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Information for Parents - Caregivers Guide
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As a parent of a child with asthma, it is a good idea to inform
teachers, coaches, babysitters, and/or caregivers about the needs of your child.
Includes a guide for information you should include when giving care instructions.
MERCK & CO USA
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Jill's Asthma Story
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What is asthma?
Who gets asthma? And why?
What causes an asthma flare?
How is asthma treated?
Are kids with asthma different?
A good overview of asthma for kids
KidsHealth.org USA
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Just for Parents
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Downloadable Asthma Action Plan, Student Asthma Card,
Pre-Visit Checklist, Peak Flow Instructions, Peak Flow Meter Diary, Trigger Sheets, Fact Sheets, Web Site Resources, Other Resources.
School Asthma Allergy.com
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Kids Corner
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Allergy Information especially for kids
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic USA
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Lung Function Tests in Asthma in Children
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A very good article about the various lung tests that may be required to assess asthma.
Dr Andrew Argent
Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA) SouthAfrica
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Management of Chronic Childhood and Adolescent Asthma.
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A South African consensus statement on the management of chronic asthma in children and adolescents.
South African Childhood Asthma Working Group
Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA) SouthAfrica
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Misc.kids Frequently Asked Questions -- Allergies and Asthma - General Information -- part 1/2
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Made up of contributions from laypeople with allergies.
A very useful site.
1) What to look for to suspect allergies
1.1 foods
1.2 inhalants (hayfever)
1.3 asthma
1.4 rashes, hives, and eczema
1.5 insect stings
1.6 children vs. adults -- INCOMPLETE
1.7 views of allergies
2) Allergy treatment
2.1 doctors
2.1.1 why to see an allergist
2.1.2 becoming your own (or your kid's) doctor - TBD
2.2 testing
2.2.1 blood
2.2.2 "scratch test"
2.2.3 elimination diet
2.3 medications
2.4 desensitization (injections)
2.5 avoidance and environmental changes
2.6 children vs. adults - INCOMPLETE
3) Foods
3.1 in general
3.2 milk
3.3 gluten (wheat and other grains) -- INCOMPLETE
3.4 allergy cookbooks
3.5 unknown food allergies
3.6 anaphylactic reactions -- when to call 911 immediately
the following topics are in General Information Part 2/2
Allergy and Asthma FAQ Home Page USA
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Misc.kids Frequently Asked Questions -- Allergies and Asthma - General Information -- part 2/2
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Made up of contributions from laypeople with allergies.
A very useful site.
4) Insect sting allergies
5) Inhalant allergies
5.1 hayfever
5.2 dust/mold
6) Contact allergies (contact dermatitis) and chemical sensitivities
7) Asthma
7.1 Overview
7.2 Treatments
8) Specific advice on allergies and asthma in children
8.1 Overview
8.2 Experiences
8.3 References on breastfeeding and baby allergies
9) Allergies in relation to ADD and autism
10) Personal stories
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