How Can I Learn About Asthma From the Internet?

• Information from the internet should not replace medical care.
• Asthma information can be found at different websites from around the world.
• If you do not own a computer, public Internet access can be found at community sites such as the local library or Community Centre. Ask about sites in your community.

 

Is It Good Information?

• Anyone can put anything on the Internet. Some information may not be correct.
• Do not trust a site that says they can cure asthma. At present, there is no cure for asthma.
• Look for well known organizations such as hospitals or universities. See the websites suggested in this website.

 

Question What You Read

• Who wrote the information? Do they work with known organizations? (eg. hospital or universities).
• Is it easy to read and understand?
• Can it be checked with other trusted sites?
• Is the information recent and up to date? When was the information last updated?
• Do links to other sites still work?
• Other people may share their experiences online. Be careful about following their advice.

 

How Can I Check Out the Information?

Check out new ideas by speaking to your:

• Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
• Asthma Educator
• Pharmacist
• Local Lung Association

 

ASTHMA WEBSITES

The Children's Allergy & Asthma Education Centre

www.caaec.com

Asthma Society of Canada

www.asthma.ca

iCAN (Calgary Asthma Network)

www.ucalgary.ca/icancontrolasthma

Canadian Lung Association

www.lung.ca/asthma

Hospital for Sick Children

www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/asthma

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

www.cdc.gov/asthma

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

www.aaaai.org

 

Websites for Kids

iCAN (Calgary Asthma Network)

www.ucalgary.ca/icancontrolasthma/kidsall

The Asthma Society of Canada

www.asthmakids.ca

Websites for Teens

Asthma Society of Canada

www.airsquare.ca

iCAN (Calgary Asthma Network)

www.ucalgary.ca/icancontrolasthma/teenpanels

 

Asthma Apps

New to the world of asthma are apps for mobile phones. The following apps are designed to help manage asthma by tracking asthma symptoms and medications.

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