Directory of Related Links
These sites are not part of The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of NJ web site,
and we have no control over their content or availability.

Asthma Resources
 

http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/asthma.shtml
(New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Asthma resources)

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_WhatIs.html

(National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute-Asthma Management Model System)
 

Http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/01fsasthma.html

(US Department of Health & Human Services Fact Sheet)

Http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbasthma.htm

(Illinois Department of Public Health- What is Asthma?)

Http://www.getasthmahelp.com/

(Michigan Asthma Communication Network)

Http://www.pediatric-asthma.org/

(A virtual journal for Specialists in Pediatric Asthma)

Http://www.allergy.mcg.edu
(AstraZeneca– Nationwide Asthma Screening Programs)

Http://www.asthma.umich.edu/resourcebank

(The Resource Bank is an interactive database of information about

asthma tools and materials)

Http://www.glaxowellcome.com.sa/commprog/fob.htm
(Glaxowellcome “Freedom of Breath” Patient Education Program)

www.rx4nj.org

(A site designed to help you find patient assistance programs for which you may qualify)

http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/EOHA/New_asthma/Day_Care_WEB.pdf

(Connecticut Department of Health, Managing Asthma in Connecticut Child Care Facilities Resource Guide)
 

http://www.asthmacontrol.com/
(Know your asthma score/Asthma Control Test)
 

Asthma & Schools

http://www.healthyschools.org/guides_materials.html
(Healthy Schools Network - Environmental health practices for schools)
 

Http://www.SchoolAsthmaAllergy.com 
(Schering Key– Useful Tools for School Nurses)

http://www.schoolasthmaallergy.com/2002-2003/sections/toolkit/tools_nurses/index.html

(Useful Asthma Management Tools for School Nurses)

Http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/index.html
(Environmental Protection Agency-Managing Asthma in the School Environment
with information about the EPA program - "IAQ Tools for Schools")

Http://asthmaandschools.org

(Asthma&Schools-Linking teachers, administrators, & others with asthma resources)

Http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/school/index.htm
(National Institute of Health, National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute: Asthma Awareness)

H.R. 2023 - "Asthmatic School-children's Treatment and Health Management Act of 2004"

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_cong_bills&docid=f:h2023enr.txt.pdf
(An Act to give preference regarding States that require schools to allow students to self administer medication to treat the student's asthma or anaphylaxis and for other purposes)

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/environ/envhealth/asthma.cfm
(National Conference of State Legislatures - State asthma legislation throughout the United States)

Statistics

http://www.state.nj.us/health/chs/monthlyfactsheets/asthma0405.pdf
(NJ Department of Health and Senior Services asthma fact sheet)

Http://www.aafa.org/templ/display.cfm?id=67
(Asthma and Allergy Foundation – Costs of Asthma in America)

Http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/epi/esd/asthma/
(Michigan Division of Epidemiology - Asthma Facts and Statistics)

Http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/01fsasthma.html
(US Department of Health and Human Services - Addresses the Growing Problem of Asthma)
 

http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/asthma.pdf

(NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Report on Asthma in NJ, Feb, 03)

Http://www.aspe.hhs.gov/sp/asthma/index.htm
(Action Against Asthma: A Strategic Plan for the Dept of Health and Human Services)

Http://www.oshd.org/asthma
(Oregon Health Division: Asthma Facts and Information)

Http://www.healthri.org/disease/asthma/home.htm
(Rhode Island Department of Health: Asthma Control Program)

Http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/01fsasthma.html

(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss.htm
(National Center for Health Statistics)

Managing Environmental Factors

www.rcre.rutgers.edu/presentations/presentation.asp?id=53
(An online presentation, with spoken narrative, on Controlling Asthma. It tells what the disease is, what ‘triggers’ asthma attacks and how to manage triggers, and discusses behavioral aspects of asthma – What role patients need to play if they are to get control of this disease, and what they should expect from their doctors. This presentation is available in English and Spanish.)

http://www.healthyschools.org/guides_materials.html
(Healthy Schools Network - Environmental health practices for schools)

Http://www.noattacks.org 
(Environmental Protection Agency - Keys to Preventing Your Child’s Attacks)
 

Http://www.epa.gov/iaq/

(Environmental Protection Agency- Indoor Air Quality)

www.epa.gov/espanol
(Environmental Protection Agency - New Spanish website

Http://www.pollen.com
(Local Pollen Reports and Forecasts)

Http://www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/
(New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Up-to-the-minute reports on ozone levels and other environmental factors affecting our air quality)

Http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/asthma

(CDC- Air pollution and Respiratory Health)

Http://www.healthylives.com/asthma.html
(GlaxoSmithKline – Includes Local Pollen Count)

Http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse

(CHEC- basic tips on how to minimize effects of harmful chemicals found in home)

www.stopthesoot.org
From the NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Initiative to reduce harmful diesel soot during the next decade

Urban Indoor Air Quality Walk Through Video - the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Walkthrough Video Assessment. This module is directed towards schools in city environments.

Other Useful Websites

Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
 

Allies Against Asthma

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Association for Respiratory Care

American College of Chest Physicians 

American Lung Association of NJ

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 

AsthmaMoms

Camp Superkids - through the American Lung Association of NJ

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc. (HQSI)

Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes

NJ Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society

NJ Department of Health & Senior Services
 

NJ Family Care

(free or low cost health insurance for uninsured children and certain parents)

NJ PTA

Respira - children's education program at UMDNJ - NJ Medical School

   
United States Environmental Protection Agency

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