Provides an overview of the different types of medications for Asthma.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Format: Web page
Published: Updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: All

This online brochure, developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, provides basic level information and clear diagrams for the newly diagnosed patient with asthma. Normal airways are graphically compared to the airway in a person with asthma. Provided is a short discussion on the importance of regular doctor visits and the expectation of long-term care for this chronic health condition.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Format: Web pages
Published: Updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: All

This brief online page includes the basic signs and symptoms of asthma, including: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and faster/noisy breathing.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Format: Web pages
Published: Updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: All

This short online brochure provides some of the common linkages to asthma (allergies, family history of asthma, age, and ethnic group).
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Format: Web pages
Published: Updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This is a comprehensive document that provides the reader with in-depth information and graphics, including detailed chapters on the structure of the immune system, the immune response, acquired immunity, and disorders of the immune system (including asthma, which is a disorder of the immune system).
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Format: Web page
Published: Reviewed October 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

This online brochure will help the reader to “survive the seasons” by providing information about dealing with seasonal and non-seasonal allergens and asthma irritants, including: cigarette smoke, cockroaches, dust mites, mold, pets/animals, and pollen. Also included are preventive strategies to help avoid exposure and mitigate symptoms.
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Format: Web page
Published: Reviewed August 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This simple to understand online brochure provides information about the most common causes of asthma symptoms, including: allergens, irritants, and “other” sources (medicines, food substances, health conditions, infections, etc.)
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Format: Web pages
Published: Updated April 2004
Activation Level Suitability: All

This easy-to-understand one page document gives a bullet point list of information that all persons with asthma should know, including; information on whether asthma can be “cured,” common triggers for a breathing attack, and common asthma symptoms. This is helpful for someone who has been recently diagnosed or for someone who lives with an asthma patient.
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute           
Format: Web page
Published: updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This comprehensive brochure provides in-depth information about asthma and its increasing prevalence rate in the US. Information is provided on where the reader can get a free copy of the 146-page asthma treatment guidelines document in hard copy or PDF format.
Source: Center for Disease Prevention & Epidemiology, Oregon Health Division
Format: PDF
Published: February 2000
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

This is a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, 14 day asthma symptom diary. It allows the user to note detail on each asthma symptom and includes these asthma-specific symptoms: sleep disturbances, coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, and runny/stuffy/blocked nose.
Source: The Sydney Childrens Hospital Network
Format: PDF
Published: Reviewed July 2012
Activation Level Suitability: All

Provides an overview of the different types of medications for Asthma.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Format: Web page
Published: Updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource discusses the types, purpose and use of both long term controller and quick relief asthma medications
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Format: PDF
Published: Reviewed September 2012
Activation Level Suitability: All

Identifies the three key preventive steps for asthma management
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web page
Updated: December 2006
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

Provides an overview of the types of medications for asthma, how to use an inhaler
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
Format: Web page
Updated: May 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

Lists the different types of asthma medications
Source: American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Format: Web page
Updated:
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource offers guidelines for properly taking more than 20 common respiratory-related medicines
Source: American Association for Respiratory Care
Format: Web page
Updated:
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource offers steps/goals to managing asthma including "asthma proofing your house".
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Format: Web page
Updated:
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This resource offers information on how to use a peak flow meter as part of a daily asthma management plan.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web page
Published: January 2008
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This online tool offers a video and related transcript offering general instructions for using a peak flow meter.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Online Video
Published: January 2008
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This resource offers general information on the use of an inhaler, as well as step by step instructions which outline proper use.
Source: National Institute of Health
Format: Web Page
Published: December 2006
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This online tool offers a video and related transcript offering general instructions for using a metered dose inhaler and spacer.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Online video
Published: April 2007
Activation Level Suitability: 2 - 4

This tool allows the user to record 16 days’ of asthma symptoms, activities, sleep patterns, a.m./p.m. peak flow readings, and use of quick relief inhaler and controller medications. The user is encouraged to bring this information to each doctor visit, along with comments and questions. Recommended.
Source: Maine Health
Format: web pages
Published: 2009
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This short online brochure gives basic information to answer the question about whether asthma can be prevented. Asthma patients are cautioned to avoid doing things, including physical exercise, if it makes their asthma worse.
Source:  National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web page
Published: updated May 2006
Activation Level Suitability: All

This site provides a summary of a recent research study from the University of Southern California that links childhood obesity with asthma.
Source: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Format: Web page
Published: May 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All