General Asthma Resources 

Asthma Education for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Allergy and Asthma Network – Mothers of Asthmatics   

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

American Latex Allergy Association

American Lung Association

Asthma 1on1

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American

 

Asthma Medications for Indigent Patients (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)

 

Asthma Moms - videos on how to control asthma at home and at school

 

Asthma Support Group

 

Care Management Central - interactive website sponsored by GSK, requires log-in

 

Environmental Protection Agency – Ad Council Website

 

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

 

Healthline - find a physician in your area by selecting specialty (pulmonologist, pediatric pulmonologist, allergist, etc.)

 

Maternal and Child Health Library

 

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

 

National Institute of Health's Senior Health  - a Health site just for Seniors - Easy to Read, Large Print, Audio Version 

 

National Jewish Medical & Research Center  

 

National Lung Health Education Program - awareness for COPD and Asthma

 

RAMP - the Regional Asthma Management and Prevention Initiative (a program of the Public Health Institute)  

 

 

West Virginia Tobacco Cessation Program  

 

West Virginia Tobacco Cessation Quitline

 

Environmental and Air Quality

 

Air Quality Report - check the air quality in your neighborhood 

 

Asthma and Allergy Friendly Products - certification program to empower consumers to make an informed purchase decision when choosing allergen-avoidance products. 

 

Certified Air Cleaners - approved by the California EPA 

Green Seal - A listing of Certified Products and Services specifically on environmental certification standards

Health Education Council - promoting healthy communities 

Pollen Count by the weather channel - includes tree and grass allergens

Make a LEaP - Lowering Emissions and Particulates - WV Vehicle Idling Facts

National Center for Healthy Housing 

National Environmental Education Foundation - Guidelines for Healthcare Providers

National Institue of Environmental Health Sciences - a part of the National Institute of Health

N-O-T Not on Tobacco - Reduce Teen Smoking in Your Community; for teens who want to quit smoking!

Smoke Free Initiative of West Virginia 

It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air - U.S. Department of Transportation

Wood Stoves - Proper Installation, Operation and Maintenance

World Health Organization - Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality

WV-DEP Air Quality Index - Check the local air quality with daily updates

Medication Assistance Programs 

Health Professionals 

American Association for Respiratory Care

American College of Chest Physicians  

American Thoracic Society

 

Association of Asthma Educators

 

Asthma Education for the Healthcare Provider - Continuing Education Units available for respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians

  

Health Literacy Training for Health Professionals: Free Continuing Education   Limited health literacy affects nine out of ten adults and impacts their capacity to fully manage their health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a FREE, online training program: Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals.    

National Asthma Educator Certification Board - learn more about becoming a Certified Asthma Educator

 

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - ASTHMA - National Guidelines for the Treatment of Asthma

 

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - COPD Learn More Breathe Better

 

National Lung Health Education Program

 

National Respiratory Training Center - USA

 

Physician Asthma Care Education - NHLBI

 

 

Kids & Teens    

Asthma Awareness: Curriculum for the Elementary Classroom - National Institutes of Health (NHLBI) 

NEW* Asthma Explorers Club - a place for kids to learn about their asthma

Camp Catch Your Breath -  summer camp that provides a fun and educational experience for children with asthma in WV

BAM Body and Mind

NEW* Health-e-kids Center for Children's Health and the Environment (MACCHE) at the Children's National Medical Center.

KidsHealth - a website for children's health and development - includes games, questions from kids for kids, information and education for teens and parents!

National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids

NEW* Precious Breathers - (Pediatric Respiratory Excellence Criteria and Initiative for Outreach: US) is the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics' special program to help you identify respiratory problems in children under 5.  

Quest for the Code - interactive program for kids and their parents to learn about asthma

 

 

Coaches, Teachers and Schools  

takeACTION! interactive program - asthma and diabetes education for school personnel in wv available online and via    cd-rom. CE's available.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

EPA Healthy Schools Environments

 

EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools  

 

EPA Safe Chemical Management in Schools - an educational video for school personnel

 

National Athletic Trainers' Organization

 

Winning with Asthma - The Coach's Asthma Clipboard Program: for coach's to learn about asthma, how it affects an athlete's ability, and how the coach can help the athletes manage their symptoms while playing their very best!