Asthma information and web links

Asthma support groups and associations

We have compiled some general asthma support groups and associations that is very incomplete. If readers wish to let us know about other worthy organizations, in all countries, please get in touch through the "contact us" link at the foot of this site. Because most support groups are local the best we can offer right now is the large web sites that provide opportunities to start your own or give access to resources and organizations.

There is an overlap between this section and the following asthma web links. We will try to define these more closely as we get further information so please revisit this page often to see what changes and updates have been entered.

One of the most substanial health sites in the US is WebMD. This is a huge resource and although it is not a CAM site it does offer a range of support groups and contacts and is well worth visiting.

in the UK you could visit netdoctor who provide a list of National Support Groups.

Allies Against Asthma although now closed has a wealth of asthma information for children.

AsthmaNow is another resource filled site based in New Hampshire but full of relevant information.

Asthma web links

The series of web links below generally follow the conventional and medical approaches to asthma. To see the CAM view to treating asthma please visit the articles section shown on the home page (click asthma to your top left, then Articles to your right).

Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
A good site of an organization that looks at things from the perspective of the patient and the patients family.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Information on and for their members. News and general information.

American Lung Association
Plenty of information on asthma in children and adults. Particularly good pages for children and teenagers.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Information and a series of videos on asthma and allergies.

Asthma Research Unit
Information on current asthma research and links.

Asthma UK
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma

British Lung Foundation
Access to leaflets and information.

Canadian Lung Association
Solid, clear information about asthma, if somewhat conventional in approach.

Doctors Guide: Asthma. Information and Resources
General information and links.

European Federation of Asthma and Allergy Associations
An excellent site with quality information. An emphasis on making information accessible and relevent with special features for children and teenagers.

KidsHealth
General health pages for children includes some information on asthma.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
A huge resource for all things CAM, particularly research and funding.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
An excellent overview of all facets of asthma plus links to other sites.

Womens Health Care Forum
Good information for those trying to find out more about Asthma.