| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
This federal government site is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and includes a comprehensive section with information about asthma, allergies, and other respiratory conditions. |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) |
AAFA is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1953. Their web site offers extensive information on asthma and allergies. Of particular note is their "Ask the Allergist" section. |
| National Library of Medicine - Breath of Life |
This on-line exhibition examines the history of asthma, the experiences of people with the disease, and contemporary efforts to understand it. It was created by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. |
| American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology |
This site, primarily designed for doctors who treat asthma and allergies, has a large patient information section. |
| The American Lung Association |
This site has on-line fact sheets about asthma in children, teens, adults, and older adults, as well as information about asthma medicines, peak flow meters, and home control of allergies and asthma. |
| Canadian Lung Association |
This site offers an excellent, well-organized overview of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of asthma. |
