The
Science Inside: Asthma and Allergies
This booklet explains what asthma and allergies are, how
they are related, who suffers most from them, how they are prevented,
and how they are treated. It also discusses the current research
being conducted on these conditions, as well as the important role
volunteers play in clinical trials.
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Additional
resources on asthma and allergies
are provided below, in both English and Spanish.
Resources in English
Adverse
Reactions to Medications
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses allergic reactions, non-allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
as well as what to do if you experience a reaction to your asthma
medicine.
Airborne
Allergens: Something in the Air
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Discusses a variety of types of allergies, diagnoses, prevention,
and treatment. Includes a glossary.
All
About Allergies: A book about allergies for kids
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
A storybook aimed at children who have allergies.
Allergic
Skin Conditions
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about hives, rashes and eczema.
Allergies:
Things You Can Do to Control Your Symptoms
American Academy of Family Physicians
Discusses the causes of allergies as well as their symptoms,
what makes them worse, and what medicines or shots are available
to relieve the symptoms. Describes the most common triggers and
what you can do to avoid them. Also gives tips on reducing dust
and dust mites in the home.
Asthma
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
Provides general information about asthma. Particularly targeted
toward parents of children with asthma.
Asthma
and Allergy Medications
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Intended to help asthma and allergy sufferers better understand
the most commonly used types of medications.
Asthma
and Physical Activity in School
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Aimed at teens. Gives general info about asthma and tips for
monitoring and treating asthma during the school day.
Asthma
and Pregnancy
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Answers some common questions about being pregnant if you have
asthma, including the effect of medication on the fetus and whether
your pregnancy can make your asthma better or worse.
Asthma
Medicines
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
Provides information about asthma medicines, including what
they do, how to take them and possible side effects. Particularly
targeted toward parents of children with asthma.
Childhood
Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about diagnosis and management of the illness as well
as medications and devices to assist with alleviating symptoms.
Also discusses dealing with asthma in school.
Childhood
Asthma Overview
American Lung Association
General information about childhood asthma. Targeted at parents
of children with asthma.
Exercise-Induced
Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Describes symptoms and treatments for exercise-induced asthma
as well as recommended activities for those who want to minimize
their symptoms and Olympic athletes who have competed despite their
illness.
Food
Allergy
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Frequently
Asked Questions about Asthma
National Women’s Health Information Center
Provides general information about asthma. Particularly targeted
toward women.
Guide
to Health Care Plans
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about evaluating health care plans for those who suffer
from allergies or asthma.
How
Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting?
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Checklist for discovering whether your child-care provider is
asthma-friendly and resources for helping those that aren’t.
Latex
Allergy
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about types of allergic reactions and treatments.
Occupational
Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses causes of work-related asthma and the triggers for
various types of work.
Prevention
of Allergies and Asthma in Children
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Gives tips for preventing food and environmental allergies as
well as asthma in children.
Stinging
Insect Allergy
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses symptoms, how to identify stinging insects, and treatment.
Traveling
with Allergies and Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Tips for planning a trip if you suffer from allergies or asthma.
What
is Allergy Testing?
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Gives details about the different types of allergy tests and who
might want to be tested.
What
Is Anaphylaxis?
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Defines anaphylaxis, what can trigger it, and its symptoms, as well
as how to treat and prevent it.
Recursos
En Español
Alergia
a las picadas de insectos
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses symptoms, how to identify stinging insects, and treatment.
Alergia
al latex
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses symptoms, how to identify stinging insects, and treatment.
Alergias
a los alimentos
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Alergias:
Cosas que usted puede hacer para controlar los síntomas
American Academy of Family Physicians
Discusses the causes of allergies as well as their symptoms, what
makes them worse, and what medicines or shots are available to relieve
the symptoms. Describes the most common triggers and what you can
do to avoid them. Also gives tips on reducing dust and dust mites
in the home.
Asma
inducida por el ejercicio
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Describes symptoms and treatments for exercise-induced asthma as
well as recommended activities for those who want to minimize their
symptoms and Olympic athletes who have competed despite their illness.
Asma
infantil
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about diagnosis and management of the illness as well as medications
and devices to assist with alleviating symptoms. Also discusses
dealing with asthma in school.
Asma
ocupacional
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses causes of work-related asthma and the triggers for various
types of work.
Asma
y embarazo
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Answers some common questions about being pregnant if you have asthma,
including the effect of medication on the fetus and whether your
pregnancy can make your asthma better or worse.
Condiciones
alérgicas de la piel
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about hives, rashes and eczema.
¿En
qué consisten los exámenes de alergias?
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Gives details about the different types of allergy tests and who
might want to be tested.
Guía
de planes de salud
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Talks about evaluating health care plans for those who suffer from
allergies or asthma.
Medicamentos
para el asma y las alergias
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Intended to help asthma and allergy sufferers better understand
the most common types of medications for these conditions.
Prevención
de alergias y asma en los niños
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Gives tips for preventing food and environmental allergies as well
as asthma in children.
¿Qué
es la anafilaxis?
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Defines anaphylaxis, what can trigger it, and its symptoms, as well
as how to treat and prevent it.
Reacciones
adversas a los medicamentos
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Discusses allergic reactions, non-allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
as well as what to do if you experience a reaction to your asthma
medicine.
¿Su
guardería infantil tiene en cuenta a los niños con
asma?
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Spanish list. Checklist for discovering whether your child-care
provider is asthma-friendly and resources for helping those that
aren’t.
Todo
Acerca de las Algerias: Un libro sobre las algerias para los niños
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
A storybook aimed at children who have allergies.
Todo
Acerca del Asma: Un libro sobre el asma para los niños
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
A storybook aimed at children who have asthma.
Viajes
con alergias y asma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Tips for planning a trip if you suffer from allergies or asthma.
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