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National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)
The NAEPPA, administered by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, provides asthma information for patients, schools and the public.
Controlling Your Home Environment to Prevent Asthma Flares
Making a few changes around your home can help you limit your child's exposure to common asthma triggers and allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites, and mold.
How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler with a Spacer
Get step-by-step instructions for helping your child use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer to treat asthma.
Gluten-free Foods
Find a list of naturally gluten-free foods and high-fiber, gluten-free foods to help your family make good food choices for your child with celiac disease.
Advice From Patients With Celiac Disease
Patients from the Center for Celiac Disease at CHOP describe how they deal with the everyday challenges that accompany celiac disease and living a gluten-free life.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
NDDIC provides information about digestive diseases, statistics, research and more, from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Safety of Steroids for Asthma
Inhaled steroids are generally well-tolerated and safe at the recommended dosages, even when taken for prolonged periods. However, like all medications there may be side effects.
Asthma and School
Parents can work with their child, her physician and school personnel to keep asthma from interfering with normal school activities.