Resources for People with Asthma

Canada

British Columbia Lung Association
The B.C. Lung Association has an excellent Web site that includes information on asthma programs and education resources available in B.C. include:

• Asthma/Allergy Education Resource Information: A certified asthma educator will provide one-on-one consultations on all aspects of asthma including self-management. This is a free service available by appointment only.
• Asthma Day Camps: Offers education about asthma self-management skills as part of a two-day summer camping weekend event. For more information, including cost on the above, phone 604-731-5864.
• Better Breathers Clubs: For a $5.00 membership fee, you can join one of the 16 clubs in B.C. Club meetings provide the opportunity of obtain information, education, and share your concerns about asthma. You will also receive meeting minutes and mailings.
• B.C. Lung Asthma Action toll-free line, phone 1 800-668-7682.

United States

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This Web site contains excellent information on asthma, including a "Just for Kids" section that contains asthma education puzzles and gams, and other child-friendly resources.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
This Web site contains a wide range of asthma information and resources.

Asthma Diaries

Many patients use a diary or logbook to help them keep track of their symptoms, peak airflow, medication times and other factors that affect asthma. This type of record can be useful to both you and your doctor because recording your symptoms will help you identify when you are losing control of your asthma, and tell you when you should start your asthma action plan.

A good asthma diary is available online from the Canadian Lung Association Web site under Asthma Management.

Healthy Lifestyle

For information on diet and nutrition, exercise and stopping smoking, see General Resources.

Last Revised: December 17, 2007