National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: This agency, which operates under the National Institutes of Health, is specifically concerned with respiratory conditions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: This world-renowned research and scientific agency has a wealth of information on lung health for patients and families. From the front page of the site you can click on several buttons or links to find information on lung diseases and conditions.
The Asthma's Impact on Children and Adolescents' web page offers a wealth of helpful material and links to asthma-related web sites, plus information on the CDC's own asthma programs and projects.
The Asthma: Aim to be symptom free web page provides detailed information on the CDC's National Asthma Control Program.
Department of Health and Human Services: Starting from the HHS home page you can go to a variety of sites within the web site to find more specific information on any number of topics:
The Lung Disease Information page looks not only at asthma, but also at COPD/emphysema and other lung problems.
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program site covers the government's program to bring asthma under better control for all people with the condition and includes information targeted to the patient and general public as well as the health care professional.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: This is another National Institutes of Health agency, featuring clinical information on diseases and medical conditions such as influenza and SARS, and even information on our nation's biodefense initiatives.
Food and Drug Administration: Look on the top left-hand side of the FDA's home page and click on "A-Z Index," then "Asthma" to find a great resource on Asthma Action Plans.
Environmental Protection Agency: This site includes extensive information on air quality issues and how they can affect your health, including a section on air quality and indoor air pollution that comes complete with a specific discussion on the harmful effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Here you'll find specific consumer information on topics like how to quit smoking, along with common sense tips on how to help ensure you are getting the best care from your providers. Click on the "Consumers & Patients" heading on the front page.
Medicare: This comprehensive consumer site includes information on everything from plan benefits and rates to nursing home comparisons to participating physicians to the government's new prescription drug plan for seniors.
