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Kids Health: Childhood Cancer
This article gives information about childhood cancer and its most common cause, genetic mutation. Treatment information is also included.
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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
Often times children hear terminology being used but do not completely understand its meaning. This site provides and introduction to special needs, the types, and proper behavior upon interacting.
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Kids Health: Bronchitis
An overview of Bronchitis is provided on this site. Signs, symptoms, and treatments are also included. Links to related sites are available.
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Kids Health: Delayed Puberty
The changes that an adolescent goes through can be intimidating or unexpected. What can be worse though is watching peers change as your body still appears like a child. This article confronts this feeling and provides support for those...
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Saskatchewan Lung Association: Asthma
Answer your questions about asthma and learn how to manage your asthma through education, environmental controls, and medications.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Allergens & Irritants
Find answers on how to survive the allergy season. Information is provided on asthma, allergies, and the allergens or irritants that cause them. Strategies are given to help avoid exposure to substances such as mold, cigarette smoke,...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Asthma and Indoor Environments
This website defines, explains, and exemplifies indoor air pollution and how it significantly contributes to asthma problems.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Hay Fever
This site from WebMD Health provides the viewer with a great description of what hay fever is, the symptoms it causes and its treatment. A very well prepared and in-depth site with links to additional information on the subject.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Asthma a Speaker's Kit
Here, you can find material useful for presentations and reports concerning the chronic disease asthma. This website contains links to slides of information about asthma, and provides short paragraphs of information with each slide....
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?
This article provides great information on allergy shots and whether or not they could help with your allergies. The topics that are covered include: what are allergy shots, how do they work, what kind of allergies can be treated with...
Read Works
Read Works: Attacking Asthma
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about asthma and how to reduce the chances of having an asthma attack. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Respiratory System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses some diseases of the respiratory system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Respiratory diseases are diseases of the lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, nose, and throat. These diseases can range from a mild cold to a severe case of pneumonia....
WebMD
Web Md: Health News
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...
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American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology: Home
Web page dedicated to research and education related to respiratory care and conditions. This resource contains a great deal of information on many respiratory conditions and treatments.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Pleurisy?
Learn about pleurisy, a condition that results from the swelling of linings in the lungs and chest. Find out about the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Asthma Flare Ups
Discover what causes an asthma flare-up and how to prevent one.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Can Weather Affect My Asthma?
Weather can affect a person's asthma. Find out how in this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Your House: How to Make It Asthma Safe
Learn how to control the triggers in your house that make asthma worse by reading this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Can Kids With Asthma Play Sports?
If you have asthma you can still play sports. Find out how to do it safely in this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: If I Have Asthma, Can I Keep My Pet?
Could your pet be making your asthma worse? Find out more in this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Handling an Asthma Flare Up
How can you prepare for an asthma flare-up? Find out in this article for kids.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Asthma: An Overview
Features extensive illustrated information on asthma. Learn what it is, what happens when you have an attack, the triggers, warning signs, consequences, medicines and treatment.