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A Day in the Life
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Why are our children getting so BIG???
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Asthma Resources
Good news: Information about asthma, as well as how to handle it, is within easy reach. The following organizations offer information and resources online that can help you become more educated about asthma, its potential complications, and how to manage it. They can also guide you to health-care professionals who can help you control the disease.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
(414) 282-6071
American Lung Association
1-800-LUNGUSA
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
1-800-7-ASTHMA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(Environmental Hazards & Health Effects Program)
1-800-CDC-INFO
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
301-592-8573
National Jewish Health
1-800-423-8891
Terms You Need To Know
- Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder that occurs when the airways in your lungs get inflamed and constricted. These attacks cause wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, pain or pressure more...