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Introduction to Asthma
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Daily
Life With Asthma
Treatment & Therapy
for Asthma
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment
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| Basic Information |
Adult
Asthma
Journal of the American Medical Association - Basic
information including symptoms, testing, treatments,
and resources.
Asthma,
Patient Education Forum
American Geriatric Society
Foundation for Health in Aging - An answer to basic questions
with resources.
Asthma:
Grown-ups Have It, Too
aolhealth.com - Provides clear, complete information
on asthma in adults.
Health
Encyclopedia: Asthma
AARP - Brief descriptions of causes, symptoms, treatment,
prevention, and more.
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Asthma
Facts and Figures
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America - Includes facts and statistics on prevalence,
morbidity, mortality, costs, and disparities of care
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Asthma
in Adults Fact Sheet
American Lung Association - More facts about asthma
in adults.
Glossary
of Asthma Terms
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America - Definitions of terms commonly used when
discussing asthma.
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| Overviews |
Asthma
Mayo
Clinic - Clear, complete information on Asthma.
Asthma & Older
People
American Lung Association - Comprehensive answers
to questions about asthma in adults.
Asthma:
An Overview
Cleveland Clinic - Covers the range of topics related
to asthma.
Adult
Onset of Asthma
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
of America - Basic questions answered.
Asthma
in Adults: Risk Factors
University of Maryland Medical
Center - A discussion of the factors that increase risk
of asthma.
Asthma
in Adults: Prognosis
University of Maryland Medical
Center - A discussion of the treatment and long term
management of asthma in adults.
Well-Connected* (  =
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Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
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