Childhood Asthma Websites

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
http://www.aaaai.org

The AAAAI website contains fact sheets, news releases and other publications About childhood asthma for health care consumers and health care professionals.

Minnesota Asthma Coalition
http://www.mnasthma.org

The Coalition, sponsored by the Minnesota Lung Association, is an asthma resource to professionals as well as supporting improved public policies related to asthma.

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.ap.org

The AAP works to promote the physical, social, and mental health of children through research and advocacy.  This website provides knowledge on children’s health issues including asthma, from a medical perspective. The AAP website also provides access to the scientific journal Pediatrics and the continuing education journal Pediatrics in Review.

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org

The Lung Association fights lung disease in all its forms, with a special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health.  The site offers fact sheets, asthma drug information, and tips for controlling asthma triggers at home.  Includes links to state web sites.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
http://www.aafa.org

The Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy and research.  This no-profit organization offers asthma education programs for children, adolescents, parents, childcare providers and health professionals. Includes information on state chapters and support groups.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/

The EPA’s goal is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.  Resources are available about childhood asthma, asthma triggers and asthma and the environment, as well as a database of research about environmental exposure and childhood asthma.

GlaxoSmithKline’s Asthma in America: A Landmark Study
http://www.asthmainamerica.com

This survey explored asthma prevalence, frequency and severity of symptoms, utilization of emergency care, quality of life, and quality of care issues.

Minnesota Department of Health: Asthma Program
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/cdee/asthma/description here

The goal of the program is to “accomplish strategies together for healthier Minnesotans with asthma.”  The home page of the asthma program includes links to research and data, school health, information for health professionals, the state’s Asthma Plan, and upcoming asthma events.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov

The NHLBI offers clinical guidelines for asthma management, general facts, and surveillance, as well as information for schools and child care professionals about asthma.

Last updated February 2006