Asthma and Children
Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
After struggling with her own child's asthma, Nancy Sander founded the AANMA in 1985. Today, she reaches families of children with asthma around the country.
Asthma's Impact on Children and Adolescents
Asthma is a major public health problem of increasing concern in the United States. From 1980 to 1996, asthma prevalence among children increased by an average of 4.3% per year, from 3.6% to 6.2%. Good info from the CDC.
Food allergy is a common and often neglected cause of asthma in children. Nutritional information from Alpha Nutrition Health Education.
NetDoctor, Asthma and children
Health guide for children with asthma.
MedlinePlus, Asthma in Children
Resource directory for asthma in children, from the National Institutes of Health
Maintaining adequate asthma control during pregnancy is of particular importance. Poorly controlled asthma may compromise the health of mothers and children.
