Recommended websites
Using the Virtual Reference Library (VRL)
To find websites on Asthma, use the Subject Directory available from the VRL home page. Look for websites listed under Health Topics from A to Z:A:Asthma
Health Topics from A to Z:A:Asthma
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Other Internet sites of interest
Air Quality Ontario
http://www.airqualityontario.com/
Bilingual site maintained by the Government of Ontario. Shows the current day’s air quality and provides information about air quality in general. By clicking on Join the Smog Alert Network you can subscribe to a free email smog notification service.
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
http://www.acaai.org/
Information and news for physicians and patients from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The Patient Education section includes an “Asthma LQ Test” for adults and children that can help to determine whether their asthma is properly controlled.
Allergy /Asthma Information Association
http://www.aaia.ca
The AAIA is a national charitable organization dedicated to helping allergic individuals and their families cope with allergies and asthma. Their bilingual website contains information about the Association, its activities, events, and publications. Also includes educational resources and articles about asthma and allergies.
American Lung Association – Asthma
http://www.lungusa.org/asthma/
Key focus areas are asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. Also includes information on lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis and others. The asthma section contains numerous articles about asthma issues including: medications, the doctor’s role in asthma care, peak flow meters, asthma in teens, asthma and the elderly, and asthma control inside the home.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
http://www.aafa.org/
Provides care and treatment information for patients including “News and Alerts” and links to other relevant sites.
Asthma in Canada
http://www.asthmaincanada.com/
Web page opens with the 30-second asthma test. This bilingual site provides general information on asthma, covering symptoms, triggers, and medications. Includes a listing of Community Asthma Care Centres in Canada and links to other related sites.
Asthma Society of Canada
http://asthma.ca/
This comprehensive site provides up-to-date information about asthma. With free registration, visitors can receive an e-newsletter Asthma Today informing them about the latest news and developments. An asthma action plan, an interactive quiz, and a glossary are also available.
Canadian Lung Association: Asthma
http://www.lung.ca/asthma/
This bilingual site provides a guide to “Living with Asthma” which covers medications, exercise, nutrition, pregnancy, and asthma at school. Site also links to provincial lung associations.
Canadian Thoracic Society: Guidelines and Standards
http://www.lung.ca/cts-sct/guidelines-lignes_e.php
Provides guidelines for asthma, community-acquired pneumonia, COPE, respiratory conditions, sleep apnea and tuberculosis. Links to the Canadian Respiratory Journal and other professional resources.
Ontario Lung Association: Asthma Action Program
http://www.on.lung.ca/Our-Programs/Asthma-Action/index.php
This site provides information and support for those who have asthma and their caregivers. It includes asthma action fact sheets in many languages (for a complete list of fact sheets, call 1-800-668-7682), and an online version of the asthma action handbook.
Puff’r
http://www.puffr.ca
“Puff’r presents: Taking control of your asthma, before it takes control of you!” This website, developed by the Lung Association, is a “fun” site for children with asthma to learn about their disease and how to cope with it.
Teen with Asthma
http://www.teenasthma.ca/
This website, developed by the Lung Association and evaluated by the Hospital for Sick Children, is especially for teens with asthma. It is also very helpful for the general public, including family members and teachers. The site includes information on living with asthma, school project ideas & resources, links to asthma-related sites, and a fun & games section.
