How Can I Learn About Asthma from the Internet?

The Internet can connect you with information from around the world.

You need a computer and an Internet connection.

If you do not own a computer, public Internet access can be found in community sites such as the local library or Community Centre. Ask about sites in your community.

Asthma information can be found at different addresses (websites) on the Internet.

Internet information should not be used in place of medical care.

Is It Good Information?

Remember, anyone can put anything on the Internet. A search for asthma may identify more than 100,000 sites.

Look for well-known organizations. Question what you read. See the suggested websites below.

Who wrote the information? Do they work with known organizations, for example, hospitals or universities?

Is it easy to read and understand?

Where did the information come from? Does it seem complete? Can it be checked with other sites?

What is the aim of the site? Who is their audience? Who owns it? What do they want from you?

Is the information recent and up to date? Do links to other sites still work?

Other people may share their experiences on a website, but be careful about following their advice.

Don't trust a site that says they can cure asthma. At present, there is no cure for asthma.

How Do I Check Out the Information?

Check out new ideas with the following:

• Doctor
• Asthma Educator
• Pharmacist
• Local Lung Association

Asthma Websites

Allergy & Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. http://www.aanma.org
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology http://www.aaaai.org
American Lung Association http://www.lungusa.org
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America http://www.aafa.org
Asthma Society of Canada http://www.asthma.ca
Asthma In Canada http://www.asthmaincanada.com
Canadian Asthma Consensus Guidelines http://www.asthmaguidelines.com
Canadian Lung Association http://www.lung.ca/asthma/
Canadian Network for Asthma Care http://www.cnac.net
Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology http://www.csaci.medical.org
Childhood Asthma Foundation http://www.childasthma.com
National Jewish Medical and Research Center http://www.njc.org
Child Health Links
The Children's Hospital Foundation http://www.goodbear.mb.ca
Children's Games Links
iCAN: The Child Asthma Network http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/ican/kids_home.html