21. WHO | Asthma asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. http://www.who.int/topics/asthma/en/

Language options Search Main navigation Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Health topics Main content Asthma WHO/M.Kokic Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. During an asthma attack, the lining of the bronchial tubes swells, causing the airways to narrow and reducing the flow of air into and out of the lungs. The causes of asthma are not completely understood. However, risk factors for developing asthma include inhaling asthma “triggers”, such as allergens, tobacco smoke and chemical irritants. Asthma cannot be cured, but appropriate management can control the disorder and enable people to enjoy a good quality of life. FACT SHEETS Asthma RELATED LINKS Asthma Chronic respiratory diseases Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases FEATURES 10 facts on asthma WHO 60th anniversary KEY WHO INFORMATION Director-General Director-General and senior management Governance of WHO WHO Constitution, Executive Board and World Health Assembly Media centre News, events, fact sheets, multimedia and contacts

22. Asthma Control Test During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) wake you up at night or http://www.asthmacontrol.com/

In the past 4 weeks , how much of the time did your asthma keep you from getting as much done at work, school or at home? All of the time Most of the time Some of the time A little of the time None of the time During the past 4 weeks , how often have you had shortness of breath? More than once a day Once a day 3 to 6 times a week Once or twice a week Not at all During the past 4 weeks , how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) wake you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning? 4 or more nights a week 2 or 3 nights a week Once a week Once or twice Not at all During the past 4 weeks , how often have you used your rescue inhaler or nebulizer medication (such as albuterol)? 3 or more times per day 1 or 2 times per day 2 or 3 times per week Once a week or less Not at all How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks Not controlled at all Poorly controlled Somewhat controlled Well controlled Completely controlled Please enter your ZIP code: Why my ZIP Code? Reset Form This Web site is brought to you by GlaxoSmithKline. GlaxoSmithKline is a research-based pharmaceutical company and a world leader in respiratory care.

23. Global Warming Increases Asthma - SciDev.Net Fossil fuel combustion is partly to blame for increased childhood asthma, according to a report published by Harvard Medical School s Center for Health and http://www.scidev.net/en/news/global-warming-increases-asthma.html

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24. GINA - The Global Initiative For Asthma A project conducted in collaboration with The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and The World Health Organization. http://www.ginasthma.com/

Search Home Patients World Asthma Day Regional Initiatives ... Advanced Search The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) works with health care professionals and public health officials around the world to reduce asthma prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. Through resources such as evidence-based guidelines for asthma management, and events such as the annual celebration of World Asthma Day, GINA is working to improve the lives of people with asthma in every corner of the globe. Read more about Gina December 19, 2007 GINA announces the release the 2007 update of the GINA Report, Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention . A clean copy of this document, a copy with changes to the 2006 report indicated, and a list of references reviewed by the GINA Science Committee in the preparation of the new document are now available Scroll down to the "Latest Publications" section on this page or Click here to access all three new documents. GINA Report, Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention Updated December 2007. Evidence-based guidelines for asthma management and prevention, with citations from the scientific literature.

25. Asthma - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Of Asthma - NY Times Health Information Find articles and multimedia on asthma, lungs, breathing, allergies, broncodilators, albuterol, steroids. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/asth

26. Welcome To New To Asthma Welcome to New To asthma with asthma education and information including answers to common questions relating to symptoms, treatment and more. http://www.newtoasthma.com/

Go to navigation Go to content You are here May 28, 2008 Astrazeneca global websites AstraZeneca websites Main navigation Home Asthma News Questions and answers about asthma Asthma tutorial ... Sitemap Welcome to New To Asthma Having recently been diagnosed with asthma you probably have many questions. This website, containing international information, will answer your most common questions about asthma. If you are in the US you should visit " Drug Assistance ". If you are in the UK you should visit Patient Health UK . This website is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health professional. Asthma Tutorial Take the interactive asthma tutorial to learn more about how to take care of your asthma. Search Advanced search Not logged in Email address: Password: Remember Me Register Forgotten password? Quick links PatientHealth, UK Drug Assitance, US Asthma and Pregnancy Asthma and Children Page tools Print Bookmark this page Asthma News Read the latest asthma news from Current Medicine Group. Legal notices Legal policy © AstraZeneca 2008

27. American College Of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - ACAAI Clinical association promoting research, advocacy, and professional and public education. http://www.acaai.org/

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28. Asthma - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways within the lungs that affects over 17 million people in the United States. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/244/main.html

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29. AAP Children's Health Topics: ASTHMA & ALLERGIES asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases. asthma affects nearly five million American children, while allergies affect about 50 http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/asthma.cfm

View documents in pop-up window Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases. Asthma affects nearly five million American children, while allergies affect about 50 million. Many children with asthma miss out on school, sports, and other childhood activities. It is important for family members to learn how to identify and avoid asthma and allergen triggers; recognize and present asthma attacks, understand medications, and help manage symptoms. Featured Schooled In Asthma Web site Family and Community Resources Patient Education How do I know if my child has a food allergy? What causes allergies? What is anaphylaxis? What should I do if my child has an anaphylactic reaction? General Resources AAP Section on Allergy and Immunology AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology A Minute For Kids Audio Files Asthma-Friendly Schools Exercise-Induced Asthma Food Allergies Indoor Allergies ... Using an Asthma Inhaler * External Resources are not a part of the AAP.ORG Web site. AAP is not responsible for the content of sites that are external to the AAP. Linking to a Web site does not constitute an endorsement by AAP of the sponsors of the site or the information presented on the site. Search: All AAP Sites For Parents Member Center Journals and Redbook Policy Statements Bookstore For: Topics A - E Select...

30. AANMA - Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers Of Asthmatics Allergy asthma Network Mothers of asthmatics a nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization providing consumer-friendly information about http://www.aanma.org/

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31. Asthma Of patients presenting with chronic cough, 92% had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), postnasal drip syndrome, and/or asthma. Considering only patients http://www.montana.edu/wwwebm/Asthma.htm

Evidence-Based Medicine for Student Health Services Robert J. Flaherty, MD Swingle Student Health Service Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717 Asthma En Espanol: http://members.es.tripod.de/asma/Flaherty5.htm Etiology Monitoring Epidemiology ... Patient Education General Information EBM for Student Health Home Page About EBM EBM Resources ... Specific Conditions/Diseases Etiology Epidemiology No evidence is cited. Diagnosis Clinical Diagnosis Of patients presenting with chronic cough, 92% had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), postnasal drip syndrome, and/or asthma. Considering only patients with cough of at least 3 weeks duration who are non-smokers, are not receiving angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and have normal or nearly normal and stable chest radiographs, 99.4% will have GERD, postnasal drip syndrome, and/or asthma. Only 39% had a single cause of cough. Caveats Age group studied: Mean age 53.1 years Type/size: Population study of 88 patients Population characteristics: Immunocompetent patients who were referred to a pulmonary outpatient clinic for evaluation of chronic cough, average duration of cough was 6.6 years, 27% were male Outcome measures: Relationship between the patient's symptoms and the final diagnosis or diagnoses Citations Diagnosis of chronic cough: Review of Mello CJ, Irwin RS, Curley FJ. Predictive values of the character, timing, and complications of chronic cough in diagnosing its cause. Arch Intern Med 1996; 156: 997-1003

32. Asthma - Find Community, News, And Updated Information About Asthma asthma information – signs and symptoms, asthma treatment, medications, types, asthma in children and adults, causes of asthma attacks. http://www.healthcentral.com/asthma/

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33. Asthma, UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA A comprehensive resource describing the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma from the health care experts at the University of Pittsburgh http://asthma.upmc.com/

Home Asthma Asthma is a serious condition in which inflammation and narrowing of the airways (called the bronchial tubes) causes noisy breathing and shortness of breath. Read more Overview Diagnosis Treatment Options ... Contact UPMC Supplemental content provided by EBSCO Publishing Terms and Conditions

34. Asthma, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Information on symptoms, causes, preventive action and treatment of your child s asthma, provided by Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/allergy-asthma/diagnose/asthma.ht

Allergy, Asthma, Immunology Conditions / Diagnoses Asthma Related Services Allergy and Clinical Immunology Pulmonary Medicine Immunodeficiencies Program Translation: Spanish What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease. With asthma, breathing is sometimes difficult due to these changes in the lungs: Swelling of the lining in the airways Tightening of the muscles around the airways (a spasm) Extra mucus in the airways Asthma is not contagious. It is a lifelong disease which can be controlled with daily medications. Although asthma is a chronic disease, anyone with asthma can have an acute (sudden) attack of symptoms. Return to Top What causes an asthma attack? Even if your child has no symptoms, being asthmatic means that there is almost always some inflammation/swelling in the airways. Triggers can cause inflammation to increase, which may cause asthma symptoms to worsen. Every child has different and specific triggers. (See " Reducing Asthma Triggers in Your Home Return to Top How can I reduce asthma attacks? Follow your asthma plan given to you by your child's doctor.

35. Asthma - Diagnosis - Pulmonologychannel A diagnosis of asthma usually is based on the patient s symptoms, medical history, a physical examination , and laboratory tests that measure lung function. http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/asthma/diagnosis.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Contact Us ... email this var addthis_pub = 'healthcommunities.com'; Stay Updated: Asthma Diagnosis Physician developed and monitored. Original source: www.pulmonologychannel.com Original Date of Publication: 01 Jun 2000 Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D. Home Asthma Diagnosis Diagnosis A diagnosis of asthma usually is based on the patient's symptoms, medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests that measure pulmonary (lung) function. Doctors typically look for signs that the patient's airflow is obstructed and that the obstruction is at least partially reversible. Factors that trigger symptoms may be evident, such as exercise, cold air, and exposure to an allergen; however, the precipitating factors may not be clearly identified. Evidence of reversible airway obstruction is often detected in the physical examination or by physiologic testing. Physiologic testing generally is recommended to confirm the diagnosis. During an asthma attack, wheezing can be heard by listening to the chest with a stethoscope. The airway obstruction is considered reversible if the wheezing disappears in response to treatment, or when the suspected triggering factor is removed or resolved. Spirometry Peak Flow Meter Bronchial Provocation Other tests Spirometry The most reliable way to determine reversible airway obstruction is with spirometry , a test that measures the amount of air entering and leaving the lungs. This simple test can be performed in the physician's office.

36. Alt.support.asthma FAQ: Asthma -- General Information General information FAQ for the newsgroup, inclusding diagnosis and treatment. http://www.radix.net/~mwg/asthma-gen.html

alt.support.asthma FAQ: Asthma General Information Introduction Welcome to alt.support.asthma ! This newsgroup provides a forum for the discussion of asthma, its symptoms, causes, and forms of treatment. Please note that postings to alt.support.asthma are intended to be for discussion purposes only and are in no way to be construed as medical advice. Asthma is a serious medical condition requiring direct supervision by a physician. This FAQ attempts to answer the most frequently asked questions about asthma on the newsgroup alt.support.asthma . It was compiled by Patricia Wrean prwrean@sfu.ca and is currently maintained by Marie Goldenberg mwg@radix.net . The Asthma Medications FAQ is also posted monthly as a companion to this one. For information about allergies, please see the alt.support.asthma FAQ: Allergies General Information (still under construction), and its companion posting, the Allergy Medications FAQ Please be aware that the information in this FAQ is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for consulting with a doctor. Most of the contributors are not health care professionals; this FAQ is a collection of personal experiences, suggestions, and practical information. Please remember when reading this that every asthmatic responds differently; what is true for some asthmatics may or may not be true for you. Although every effort is made to keep this information accurate, this FAQ should not be used as an authoritative reference.

37. Diseases - Asthma - Asthma Home - National Jewish Medical And Research Center Learn all about asthma, its symptoms, medications, management, and available treatment programs at National Jewish. http://asthma.nationaljewish.org/

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38. Asthma And Other Health Information Learn how to treat asthma and avoid asthma attacks. http://www.healthology.com/asthma/focusarea.htm

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39. Asthma Death Tied To Smoke Freep.com Detroit Free Press Feb 9, 2008 asthma death tied to smoke Freep.com Detroit Free Press. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080209/NEWS06/802090354

40. ScienceDirect - Asthma Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 1, Pages 2-36 (January-Februar Negotiating “asthma control” This buzzword is the new focus of asthma care Unmasking the role of hormones in asthma Estrogen and progestrone may http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/10880712

Athens/Institution Login Not Registered? User Name: Password: Remember me on this computer Forgotten password? Home Browse - selected ... Help Quick Search Title, abstract, keywords Author Journal/book title Volume Issue Page Asthma Magazine Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/10880712 Publication History Title discontinued as of 2007 Add to Favorites setCheckedBoxes ('/scidirimg/sci_dir', 'btn_apply1.gif', 'btn_apply1.gif'); Font Size: About this Journal = Full-text available = Non-subscribed What does this mean? Volume 11 (2006) Volume 11, Issue 1 - selected pp. 2-36 (January-February 2006) Volume 10 (2005) Volume 9 (2004) Volume 8 (2003) Volume 7 (2002) ... Volume 1 (1996) Volume 11, Issue 1, Pages 2-36 (January-February 2006) Add to my Quick Links No next vol/iss Open All Previews articles Table of contents Page 2 Preview Purchase PDF (32954 K) Related Articles Table of contents Page 3 Preview Purchase PDF (86 K) Related Articles Departments Editor's Note Editor's note Page 4 Rachel E. Butler

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