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Audio CD
Mindful Healing: Working with Asthma, COPD, And Respiratory Challenges
Children's Books
Abby's Asthma and the Big Race
Abby is practicing for the big race, but she is worried that her asthma will stop her from winning. Includes doctor's note on asthma and exercise.
All About Allergies
Child's storybook about allergies from the AAAAI
All About Asthma
Children's storybook about asthma from The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
All About Food and Insect Sting Allergies
This colorful book is written for kids who have food and insect sting allergies. It tells the story of Miguel, who is allergic to peanuts, and Lindsey, who is allergic to bees. The book will help kids understand how to control their allergies.
Printed Material
Abby's Asthma and the Big Race
Abby is practicing for the big race, but she is worried that her asthma will stop her from winning. Includes doctor's note on asthma and exercise.
Adult Asthma - Special Report from Harvard Medical School
This report is geared toward adults with asthma. Topics include an explanation of what asthma is and the causes of asthma, as well as information on asthma triggers, medications and management strategies.
All About Allergies
Child's storybook about allergies from the AAAAI
All About Asthma
Children's storybook about asthma from The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Allergies and Asthma: What Every Parent Needs to Know
A guide to allergies and asthma in children, providing information on skin, food, and seasonal allergies; asthma triggers; treatments; lifestyle factors; and other related topics.
Asthma Allergies Children: a parent's guide
The authors explain what allergies and asthma are, myths and realities of treatments, and what alternative treatments are available. They explain why more children are being affected and how your home and neighborhood may affect your child's health.
Asthma Educator's Handbook, The
Presents information and techniques required to treat children and adults with asthma and outlines the professional skills necessary to manage the condition in patients of different ages.
Asthma Sourcebook, The
Provides information on the full range of asthma treatment options, including the latest research and drug therapies; proven techniques to reduce the risk and severity of asthma attacks; and recognizing and avoiding asthma allergens.
Asthma: Questions You Have, Answers You Need
This book uses a question and answer format to inform about types of asthma, triggers, tests, medications, and self-care.
Complete Kid's Allergy & Asthma Guide: The Parent's Handbook for Children of All Ages, The
This book, from The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, gives parents comprehensive information with common-sense guidelines and recommendations for dealing with children's allergies and asthma. Included are chapters on food allergies, skin conditions,
Guide to Your Child's Allergies and Asthma
This book by the American Academy of Pediatrics is a guide to childhood asthma and allergies, which , combined, affect nearly 55 million American children. It provides information on how to identify allergies and asthma; prevent attacks; minimize triggers
Harvard Medical School Guide to Taking Control of Asthma, The
Comprehensive guide to asthma and therapies. Special sections on issues faced by children, women, and the elderly.
So You Have Asthma Too!
Easy-to-read book for children learning about asthma.
What To Do For Kids With Asthma
Easy to read, easy to use book that tells you if your child needs help right away, signs that your child has asthma, asthma triggers, putting together an Asthma Action Plan, peak flow meters, medicine, talking to child's teacher/daycare provider, exercise, common illnesses.
Video & DVD
A is for Asthma With Dani: A Childhood Asthma Awareness Program
A DVD for children that uses music and dialogue to help them learn about asthma. They will see how Dani, a new Sesame Street friend, keeps his asthma under control.
Alexander, The Elephant Who Couldn't Eat Peanuts
This animated video shows children that they are not alone in having food allergies. Discusses the emotional impact of having a food allergy.
Asthma
For Your Health Lecture Series presentation.
I'm a Meter Reader
This video will show grade-school age children how to use a peak flow meter.
Identifying and Avoiding Asthma Triggers
This DVD explains how triggers affect the airways to cause asthma attacks. It includes information on allergens, irritants and emotions and demonstrates how to avoid or remove these asthma triggers. RT: 20 minutes
Metered Dose Inhalers and Aerochamber Use
In this video Palo Alto Medical Foundation's Dr. David Carlson demonstrates the correct use of inhalers for asthma and allergies.
Staying in Control of Your Asthma
This DVD explains how patients can gain control of their asthma and stay in control. It features people with asthma living healthy and active lifestyles. Information on keeping an asthma diary, checking peak flow, avoiding asthma triggers and following an
Understanding Asthma Medications
This DVD provides information on asthma medications and how to use them. It stresses the importance of using medications correctly and as prescribed.