Allergy and Asthma
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What is asthma?
Merck
Great interactive presentation explains the anatomy of allergy and asthma and how treatment works.
The link between allergy and asthma
Mayo Clinic
Expert explains the connection between allergy and asthma, including how they are treated separately and together.
Eliminate allergens from your home
American Lung Association
When coping with allergy and asthma, it is important to be aware of allergens lurking in your home. Here are some tips for finding them!
Studies found that there is a connection between suffering from allergy and asthma and swimming in chlorinated pools.
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Living with allergic asthma
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
List of tips to help control allergy and asthma in your home.
Back to school for kids with allergy
Allergy & Asthma Network
For parents of kids with allergy and asthma, going back to school can be stressful. Here are some helpful tips.
Geared to teens who suffer allergy and asthma, this article suggests (and provides) an asthma action plan to help control symptoms.
Tips for handling asthma and allergy
Revolution Health
Forum provides tips from allergy and asthma sufferers about what products help them to cope.
Getting a good night's sleep
Allergy & Asthma Network
For sufferers of allergy and asthma, a good night's sleep can be an elusive thing. Here are some suggestions to help.
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Mehmet Oz tackles allergy and asthma
Discovery Health
The well-known physician addresses allergy and asthma in this video. Good animation of the effects these conditions have on the lungs.
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As this PowerPoint presentation explores, some physicians recommend allergy shots to treat allergy and asthma symptoms.
How to use a metered dose inhaler
Mayo Clinic
With allergy and asthma, sometimes it is necessary to carry a rescue inhaler. This video explains how to use one.
Asthma and allergy in school kids
NBC News
News clip includes tips from a physician for preparing for your child who suffers from allergy and asthma to go to school.
How to use a peak flow meter
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass.
Animation demonstrates how a peak flow meter should be used in allergy and asthma sufferers.

