41. Symptoms Of Asthma: Shortness Of Breath, Chest Tightness, And More Do you know the signs and symptoms of asthma? People with asthma experience symptoms when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-symptoms

42. Asthma | Indoor Air | US EPA asthma is a serious, sometimes lifethreatening respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. Although there is no cure http://www.epa.gov/asthma/

@import 'http://www.epa.gov/epafiles/s/epa.css'; Jump to main content. Asthma Contact Us Search: All EPA This Area You are here: EPA Home Air Indoor Air Asthma Featured: State Leaders Join the Fight Against Asthma. Listen to Lt. Governors Craig E. Campbell (AK) (WMV, 0:26, 970 K) Bill Bolling (VA) (WMV, 0:32, 1.6 M) and Jim Folsom, Jr. (AL) (WMV, 0:32, 1.6 M) , and Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock of Puerto Rico (WMV, 0:30, 1.4 M) en español (WMV, 0:32, 1.6 M) Join the Online Community Network Communities in Action for Asthma-Friendly Environments Online Network AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org is a year-round resource for mentoring and collaboration designed to support your asthma management program. Access cutting-edge tools that facilitate collaboration, problem solving, and learning between leaders of asthma programs. Learn more about and join the Online Community Network Find information on Webinars; Discussion Forums; National Locator; Action Strategies; Pacing Events; Tools; and Recognitions Opportunities. May is Asthma Awareness Month Take Action During Asthma Awareness Month May is Asthma Awareness Month. Join in the national effort to raise awareness about asthma. Learn more about how to host activities to educate people in your community about comprehensive asthma management. Find tools and read about new ideas for outreach and awareness activities. Get tips for working with the media, success stories, and much more.

43. Alt.support.asthma FAQ: Asthma -- General Information General information FAQ for the newsgroup, including diagnosis and treatment. http://www.radix.net/~mwg/asthma-gen.html

alt.support.asthma FAQ: Asthma General Information Introduction Welcome to alt.support.asthma ! This newsgroup provides a forum for the discussion of asthma, its symptoms, causes, and forms of treatment. Please note that postings to alt.support.asthma are intended to be for discussion purposes only and are in no way to be construed as medical advice. Asthma is a serious medical condition requiring direct supervision by a physician. This FAQ attempts to answer the most frequently asked questions about asthma on the newsgroup alt.support.asthma . It was compiled by Patricia Wrean prwrean@sfu.ca and is currently maintained by Marie Goldenberg mwg@radix.net . The Asthma Medications FAQ is also posted monthly as a companion to this one. For information about allergies, please see the alt.support.asthma FAQ: Allergies General Information (still under construction), and its companion posting, the Allergy Medications FAQ Please be aware that the information in this FAQ is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for consulting with a doctor. Most of the contributors are not health care professionals; this FAQ is a collection of personal experiences, suggestions, and practical information. Please remember when reading this that every asthmatic responds differently; what is true for some asthmatics may or may not be true for you. Although every effort is made to keep this information accurate, this FAQ should not be used as an authoritative reference.

44. The Asthma Society Of Canada Offers general information about the condition, symptoms and treatments. Includes expert answered questions and a message board. http://www.asthma.ca/adults/

What's New Do you want asthma information kits to help your friends manage their asthma? We are pleased to launch Asthma Ambassadors as our new peer-to-peer support and education program. Click here for more information about how you can volunteer. Send Your Friends an E-Card! We have 5 versions of electronic greeting cards with asthma messages for your friends and family. Click here to send one today. Canadians with asthma consider their disease ‘well controlled’ despite severe episodes according to a new survey. AllerGen-Funded Researchers publish findings of the most comprehensive genetic study of asthma yet to be carried out in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Asthma Society of Canada is pleased to present the Summary Report of the project entitled “ A Shared Voice : Engaging First Nations and Inuit communities in the development of culturally appropriate asthma and allergy education materials and resources for youth and their families". To access the “A Shared Voice” Summary Report and News Release, please click on the links below:

45. Asthma - American Lung Association asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for millions of Americans, both young and old. There is no cure for asthma, but the good news is it http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/

addOnLoadHandler(addLinkerEvents); About Us Publications Shop Press Room ... Lung Disease List Lung HelpLine Questions about your lung health? Ask an expert. Call 1-800-548-8252. E-Newsletter Receive the latest information on lung health and healthy air in your email. Home Lung Disease Asthma Asthma Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for millions of Americans, both young and old. There is no cure for asthma, but the good news is it can be managed and treated so you can live a normal, healthy life. Living with Asthma The Lung Association has been leading the fight against asthma for many years, through research, education and advocacy. Learning more about the disease is the first step in helping children and adults with asthma breathe easier. Making Treatment Decisions Taking Control of Your Asthma Breathe Well, Live Well: An Asthma Self-management Program for Adults Asthma in Schools How asthma-friendly is your school? Students with asthma miss more than 14 million lost school days every year due to illness. But there are things that you can do to help make sure that children with asthma stay healthy, in school and ready to learn. Take Action We advocate for policy change on behalf of children and adults with asthma at the federal, state, and local levels.

46. Asthma - Sinusitis - WS Tichenor M.D. asthma. Wellington S.Tichenor, M. D. New York, New York. If you entered this site here, and have not been to the Welcome Page, please GO to the Welcome Page Now. http://www.sinuses.com/asthma.htm

Asthma Wellington S.Tichenor, M. D. New York, New York If you entered this site here, and have not been to the Welcome Page, please GO to the Welcome Page Now Asthma can cause symptoms which vary from a cough to wheezing or shortness of breath. Some patients will have tightness in the chest, and other patients have no symptoms at all. Asthma can also be induced by exercise, but is also very treatable. If you have exercise induced asthma, you are in good company. 15-20% of Olympic athletes also have exercise induced asthma! Asthma occurs as a result of constriction of the airways in the lungs. Constriction typically occurs as a result of inflammation, and now the focus of treatment of asthma is to reduce the amount of inflammation in the lungs. This represents a dramatic change in the past several years - it used to be that we would just focus on trying to open the lungs, rather than treating the cause. Inflammation can occur as a result of exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke, pollution, ozone, infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses, and also allergens such as dogs, cats, horses, guinea pigs, feathers, wool, dust, pollens, cockroaches and foods. Sinusitis can also worsen asthma. Workplace exposures can also be a problem and so can the cold weather and cold water. Most people are surprised to learn that 80% or 90% of patients with asthma have what is called "extrinsic" asthma. In other words, it is typically made worse as a result of exposure to things they are

47. Asthma asthma, asthma is a chronic disease that involves inflammation of the lungs. Airways swell and restrict airflow in and out of the lungs, making it hard to breathe. The word http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/asthma-000015.htm

Information For Referring Physicians Nurses Health Care Professionals ... Connect With UMMC Connect with UMMC Email this page Print this page Home Home Medical Reference Complementary Medicine Note: The resources listed in this guide are not intended to be fully systematic or complete, nor does inclusion here imply any endorsement or recommendation by The University of Maryland or the Center for Integrative Medicine. The University of Maryland and the Center for Integrative Medicine make no warranties, express or implied, about the value or utility for any purpose of the information and resources contained herein. Related Content Center for Integrative Medicine Physicians and Staff Asthma Introduction: Asthma is a chronic disease that involves inflammation of the lungs. Airways swell and restrict airflow in and out of the lungs, making it hard to breathe. The word asthma comes from the Greek word for "panting." People with asthma pant and wheeze because of the restricted flow of air. Normally, when you breathe in an irritant or are you experience a stressful activity such as exercise, your airways relax and open. This allows the lungs to get rid of irritants or take in more air. But with asthma, muscles in the airways tighten, and the lining of the air passages swells. About 20 million Americans have asthma, including 9 million children. In fact, asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness. About half of all cases develop before the age of 10, and many children with asthma also have allergies.

48. Medinfo: Asthma Information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/asthma.html

Medical information for patients index search health books site map Asthma Asthma is inflammation of the tubes of the lungs which causes them to be obstructed, and therefore air passes though them less easily. Symptoms The main symptoms are: Difficulty breathing or "shortness of breath", associated with a "tight" feeling. This may be associated with exercise, come on at night, or on exposure to various external stimuli. Audible wheeze is often present. Cough may be the main symptom in some children. Causes The cells in the lungs react to various irritants such as: Substances to which the individual is allergic ( allergens ) eg house dust mite, cat/dog fur, horses, pollen. Chemical irritants , eg cigarette/tobacco smoke, pollutants from factories and car exhausts, household cleaners and sprays, perfumes, etc. Low temperatures. Exercise. This causes the tubes in the lungs to narrow which results in difficulty breathing. Asthma frequently runs in families and is closely associated with hayfever and eczema . Sometimes other members of the family will have asthma, hayfever, or eczema, or combinations of these. It is essentially caused by an allergic type of reaction of the immune system. Sometimes the irritants which set off the reaction are not strictly allergens but chemical irritants eg smoke, some fumes.

49. What Is Asthma? What Causes Asthma? Introduction to asthma. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, living with asthma and more. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/asthma/

@import "../../css/pagelayout.css"; @import "../../css/default.css"; Health News Videos Article Opinions Forum ... Contact News Archive [ link Web Wikipedia Medical Dictionary [ link Follow us on: Personalization login register Respiratory / Asthma News What is Asthma? Video Library All About Asthma What is Asthma? Diagnosing Asthma Living with Asthma Asthma History Treatment for Asthma ... What Causes Asthma? What is Asthma? What Causes Asthma? Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic. The inside walls of an asthmatic's airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases your susceptibility to an allergic reaction. As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through them, both to and from the lungs. Symptoms of the narrowing include wheezing (a hissing sound while breathing), chest tightness, breathing problems, and coughing. Asthmatics usually experience these symptoms most frequently during the night and the early morning. For information on the different causes of asthma (allergy, colds, stress, exercise, etc) please see page 4 (

50. Asthma And Allergy Foundation Of America - Information About Asthma, Allergies, Get FREE information and resources from the leading national nonprofit organization for people with allergies and asthma. http://aafa.org/

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51. Asthma: EMedicine Pediatrics: General Medicine Overview asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by an obstruction of airflow, which may be completely or partially reversed with or without http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1000997-overview

52. A Focus On Asthma Includes articles, news, drug information, and a message board. http://www.medicinenet.com/asthma/focus.htm

MedicineNet.com About Us Site Map November 14, 2010 Home Slideshow Pictures Image ... Pet Health Slideshows Featured Slideshow Breast Cancer A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer View Slideshow Image Collection ... Additional Skin Conditions Featured Image Picture of Psoriasis A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals or buttocks... View Image Gallery Pet Health ... Cat Health Featured Slideshow Get the Facts View Slideshow home asthma center Asthma Center Information on Asthma A common disorder in which chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi) makes them swell, narrowing the airways. Asthma involves only the bronchial tubes and does not affect the air sacs (alveoli) or the lung tissue (the parenchyma of the lung) itself. Read More About Asthma Asthma Topics Asthma Medications ... zileuton-oral, Zyflo H ealth N ews Asthma Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Study Canadian Kids Sidelined by Asthma Coaches Unprepared for Student-Athletes' Asthma Bitter Taste Receptors May Aid Asthma Patients ... Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters! A - Z List of Asthma Topics A B C D ... Z Alphabetized listing of articles related to Asthma //Start Tab Content script for UL with id="MainForumTab" Separate multiple ids each with a comma. initializetabcontent("MainForumTab")

53. Asthma - Definition Of Asthma In The Medical Dictionary - By The Free Online Med asthma Definition. asthma is a chronic (longlasting) inflammatory disease of the airways. In those susceptible to asthma, this inflammation causes the airways to narrow http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/asthma

54. Asthma UK - Homepage Includes general information, a personal plan, and message board. Offers sections for Health Professionals and Researchers. http://www.asthma.org.uk/

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55. Asthma: Learning To Control Your Symptoms -- Familydoctor.org Information about learning to control the symptoms of asthma from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/asthma/basics/014.html

appName = "famdoc"; Advertisement OAS_AD('Top'); familydoctor.org Home Conditions A-Z Asthma What Is Asthma? Advanced Search Printer-friendly version Share this page Make text bigger What Is Asthma? What is asthma? How do I control my asthma symptoms? How can I avoid allergens and irritants? How do I control my asthma symptoms? ... How can I tell if my asthma is getting worse? See Also: More Information Advertisement OAS_AD('Right'); Advertisement OAS_AD('Middle'); Asthma: Learning to Control Your Symptoms What is asthma? Asthma is a disease of the lungs. The airways of people with asthma are extra sensitive to the things they're allergic to (called allergens) and to other irritating things in the air (called irritants). Asthma symptoms start when allergens or other irritants cause the lining of the airways to swell (become inflamed) and narrow. The muscles around the airways can then spasm, (contract rapidly), causing the airways to narrow even more. When the lining of the airways is inflamed, it produces more mucus. The mucus clogs the airways and further blocks the flow of air. This is called an "asthma attack." Return to top How do I control my asthma symptoms?

56. AAP CHILDREN'S HEALTH TOPICS: ASTHMA & ALLERGIES asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases. asthma affects nearly five million American children, while allergies affect about 50 http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/asthma.cfm

View documents in pop-up window Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases. Asthma affects nearly five million American children, while allergies affect about 50 million. Many children with asthma miss out on school, sports, and other childhood activities. It is important for family members to learn how to identify and avoid asthma and allergen triggers; recognize and present asthma attacks, understand medications, and help manage symptoms. Featured Schooled In Asthma Web site Family and Community Resources Patient Education How do I know if my child has a food allergy? What causes allergies? What is anaphylaxis? What should I do if my child has an anaphylactic reaction? General Resources AAP Section on Allergy and Immunology AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology A Minute For Kids Audio Files Asthma-Friendly Schools Exercise-Induced Asthma Food Allergies Indoor Allergies ... Using an Asthma Inhaler * External Resources are not a part of the AAP.ORG Web site. AAP is not responsible for the content of sites that are external to the AAP. Linking to a Web site does not constitute an endorsement by AAP of the sponsors of the site or the information presented on the site. Search: All AAP Sites For Parents Member Center Policy Statements Bookstore For: Topics A - E Select...

57. ASTHMA You've noticed that your fiveyear-old always seems to have coughing fits and some shortness of breath while playing on the playground. None of the other children seem to do http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T080700.asp

ASTHMA Understanding Asthma 3 Steps to Determining if Your Child May Have Asthma Treating Asthma Peak Flow Meter ... Back to top UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA You've noticed that your five-year-old always seems to have coughing fits and some shortness of breath while playing on the playground. None of the other children seem to do this. Your 18-month-old seems to wheeze frequently at night and wakes up with coughing fits, but everything seems fine during the day. Every time your two-year-old catches a cold, it turns into several days of wheezing that sometimes requires a visit to the doctor's office. Your ten-year-old occasionally complains of tight chest and difficulty breathing, and can't tolerate active sports as well as the other kids. These are all common situations that fall under the broad category of asthma. Not all of these situations are actually labeled as asthma, but they do warrant evaluation by a physician. This discussion will help you identify if your child may have a form of asthma and how it is best treated and prevented. The first step in learning about asthma is to understand what asthma is, how it affects the lungs, what the major symptoms are, and what the different types are.

58. About Relieving Childhood Asthma With The Bowen Technique Information about a technique to lessen attacks, and deal with an emergency. http://www.relieve-childhood-asthma.com

Introduction The Bowen Technique is a gentle, light-touch therapy developed by Australian Thomas Ambrose Bowen in the 1960's and 1970's. Originally intended to help people suffering from muscular-skeletal problems, it has been shown to helpwith many other conditions as well. In particular it has proved to help, on many occasions, both adults and children suffering from asthma and other respiratory ailments, sometimes with dramatic results. Bowen and Asthma Tom Bowen's wife suffered from asthma and was hospitalised many times before he developed a respiratory procedure, using his technique of gentle "moves" in specific places on the body, to help her. She was never hospitalised again. Asthma and Bowen Whatever the level of asthma, or similar respiratory problems, Bowen often seems to reduce the level of attack very quickly, and effectively. A number of Case Studies forming part of a study over several years will illustrate how very successful the technique is proving to be. As Bowen is both very gentle and non-invasive, there is no danger in using it with asthma and other respiratory conditions. The many cases treated have shown often to produce results very quickly which last. Treatment usually does not need to be continuous, and often just a very few sessions will change the situation for the sufferer. As with any allergy, the avoidance of contact with the allergen is an essential part of the treatment. However, what Bowen does seem to achieve very often is the release of tightness in the chest which aids both asthmatics and other respiratory sufferers.

59. Asthma News And Articles 10/19/2010 A New Jersey woman suffering a severe asthma attack was recently denied an inhaler at her local CVS pharmacy because she was a little short on http://www.naturalnews.com/asthma.html

Home About Natural News Contact Us Write for Natural News ... Advertise with Natural News Asthma news, articles and information: Use nature instead of dangerous drugs to treat and relieve asthma 11/1/2010 - More than 22 million Americans suffer from the chronic inflammatory disease asthma and the number is steadily growing, especially among children. Asthma symptoms include airflow obstruction, chest tightness and shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Severe asthma attacks can be fatal. Mainstream... Pharmacist denies inhaler to woman having asthma attack for being a dollar and change short 10/19/2010 - A New Jersey woman suffering a severe asthma attack was recently denied an inhaler at her local CVS pharmacy because she was a little short on cash. According to a recent report at Fox 5 in New York, the pharmacist at the CVS in Garwood, N.J., left Katherine O'Connor to suffer on the ground because... Is asthma just a symptom of vitamin D deficiency? Eating hamburgers linked to asthma 10/8/2010 - Children who eat three or more hamburgers a week may be more likely to develop asthma than children who eat fewer burgers, according to a study published in the journal Thorax. The researchers studied more than 50,000 children in 20 countries between 1995 and 2005. Parents of participants were asked... Acetaminophen Linked to Asthma 10/7/2010 - Childhood asthma, a common disorder which causes shortness of breath, wheezing and tightness in the chest, has just been linked to the use of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is widely used as an over the counter pain reliever in children because of its perceived safety. Asthma in children has actually...

60. Asthma - DASH/HealthyYouth Initiating Change Creating an asthmaFriendly School. Wildfires Air Quality. Managing asthma in Schools What Have We Learned? Expert Panel Report Guidelines for the http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/asthma/index.htm

Skip to Main Content National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Healthy Youth Health Topics Asthma Contact Us Health Topics Asthma ON THIS PAGE Science-based Strategies National, State, and Local Programs References SEE ALSO Asthma Publications Asthma Links Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School Managing Asthma in Schools: What Have We Learned? Expert Panel Report: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children and youth in the United States. In 2007, 5.6 million school-aged children and youth (5-17 years old) were reported to currently have asthma and 2.9 million had an asthma episode or attack within the previous year. On average, in a classroom of 30 children, about 3 are likely to have asthma. In addition: Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. In 2003, an estimated 12.8 million school days were missed due to asthma among the more than 4 million children who reported at least one asthma attack in the preceding year. Low-income populations, minorities, and children living in inner cities experience more emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths due to asthma than the general population.

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