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General Information

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
American Lung Association
American Association for Respiratory Care
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Association of Asthma Educators
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
New York State Society for Respiratory Care

Resources for Health Care Professionals

Asthma Statistics
Asthma: Facts and Figures
Pediatric Asthma: Facts and Figures
Asthma Prevalence, Health Care Use and Mortality, 2000-2001
Estimated Prevalence of Lung Disease by Lung Association Report May 2002
Prevalence Based on Revised National Health Interview Survey
Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality
View the Estimated Prevalence of Lung Disease by Lung Association Report; (May 2002)

Resources for Health Care Professionals

State Costs of Asthma at a Glance

Resources for Health Care Professionals

Trends in Air Quality 2002
Trends in Air Quality 2002 (Graphs)
Air Trends

Pharmacology

Medications for Quick-relief

Beta-2 agonists (short acting)

Medications for long-term control

Beta-2 agonists (long acting)
Corticosteroids
Leukotriene Modifiers/Antagonists
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Methylxanthines

Other

Alpha/beta agonists
Anticholinergics

NHLBI National Asthma Education and Prevention Program

Expert Panel Report 2: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma: Update on Selected Topics 2002
Practical Guide for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Asthma Education and Prevention - Put asthma treatment guidelines in the palm of your hand

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 44: Management of Chronic Asthma

Treatment recommendations

Safety
Adverse effects/Toxicity/Complications
Short-term use
Long-term use
Treatment during pregnancy

Treatment during pregnancy (Resources for Patients and Health Care Professionals)

Comparative efficacy Drug interactions

Patient Management

Inhaler Use

Diagrams and instructions to illustrate the use of various currently available inhaler devices

Spacers/Chambers

Spacer (general information)
Spacer Devices for Metered Dose Asthma Inhalers
Use of an administering spacer with mask
About Spacers

Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)

Bronchodilator Inhalers
Inhaled Corticosteroids ("Steroids")
How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler
Metered dose inhalers (MDIs)

Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs)

How to Use a Diskus
How to Use a Dishaler
How to Use a Turbuhaler
Dr. Paul's guide to using a Diskhaler
Dr. Paul's guide to using a Diskus

Nebulizers

Nebuliser Therapy
Use of an administering compressor nebulizer with mask
Nebulizers (general information)