Santa Clara County Library Santa Clara County Library
BookmobileCampbell LibraryCupertino LibraryGilroy LibraryLos Altos LibraryMilpitas LibraryMorgan Hill LibrarySaratoga LibraryLiteracy
Home Page Catalog and My Account Electronic Library 24/7 What to Read Services and Library Information Kids Teens
   
Site Search

Home > Services and Library Info > Get Healthy @ the Library > Daily Life with Asthma

Get Healthy @ the Library

Get Healthy @ the Library

Daily Life with Asthma

Introduction to Asthma
Treatment & Therapy for Asthma
More Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment

Self-management and Practical Aspects

Is Asthma Affecting Your Quality of Life? How to Find Out
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Practical questions about how asthma may affect daily life.

Living with Asthma
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Tips on management, ongoing care, and warning signs when asthma is worsening.

Asthma in Adults: Gain Control with a Written Asthma Plan
Mayo Clinic - Instructions on how to create a personal plan.

Seniors and Asthma: Be Prepared for an Asthma Emergency
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Steps to take to be prepared for an asthma emergency.

How Can I Deal with My Asthma?
FamilyDoctor.org - Discusses the creation of an action plan plus practical management tips.

Asthma Control Test
GlaxoSmithKline - Simple test to determine how well your asthma is being controlled.

Asthma in Adults - Managing Asthma at Home
University of Maryland Medical Center - A thorough discussion of action plans, triggers, occupational risks, dietary factors, exercise and stress factors.

Asthma Flare-Ups
FamilyDoctor.org - Descriptions of symptoms and treatments for flare-ups. This site includes a video about medications.

Asthma Triggers in Seniors
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology - Tips for dealing with asthma triggers.

Nocturnal Asthma
National Jewish Health - A brief look at the causes and treatment of nocturnal asthma.

GERD and Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - A discussion of the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma.

Nutrition Management - Eating with Asthma
National Jewish Health - A list of practical tips.

Traveling with Allergies and Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Recommendations for travelers.

Stress and Asthma

Cleveland Clinic - Provides ways to manage and reduce stress.

Smoking and Asthma

Cleveland Clinic - The relationship between smoking and asthma.

Exercise and Asthma

Cleveland Clinic - Tips for controlling asthma symptoms with exercise.

Emotional & Social Aspects

Stress & Emotions
Alabama Allergy and Asthma Center - Suggestions for recognizing how emotions contribute to asthma.

Asthma Focus Groups

American Lung Association - ALA Asthma Survey findings from families dealing with asthma.

Developed in partnership with PlaneTree Health Library and funded in part by an LSTA award from the California State Library
Santa Clara County Library, 14600 Winchester Blvd., Los Gatos CA 95032-1817
Last Revised: May 27, 2010
email: webmaster@library.sccgov.org
(c)2010 SCC Library