This document was compiled by the library staff at the Delaware Academy of Medicine. It is a guide to assist you in researching personal health information, and is not exhaustive. The library staff does not attempt to interpret health information or provide medical advice. Please contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
| Support Organizations in Delaware |
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American Lung Association of Delaware
1021 Gilpin Ave
Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-655-7258 or 800-586-4872
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| Other Resources |
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Allergy and Asthma Network – Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 800-878-4403 or 703-641-9595
Fax: 703-573-7794
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Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Online
Information from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
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American Lung Association
Includes news, patient information, statistics and advocacy information.
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National Asthma Center's Lung Line
800-222-LUNG
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
NHBLI is part of the Federal Government's National Institutes of Health. Site offers access to both scientific and patient information.
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| Books |
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All About Asthma: Stop Suffering and Start Living by Irwin J. Polk, M.D. (1997) New York: Plenum; ISBN: 0-306-45570-6
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Asthma in Children (a Time Life Medical videotape). Robert B. Mellins,M.D., principal editor. (1996) New York: Patient Education Media, Inc. ISBN: 1-57577-026-1
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Asthma: Questions You Have…Answers You Need by Kristin Casler. (1998 revised edition) Allentown, PA: People's Medical Society. ISBN: 1-882606-42-6
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Family Guide to Asthma and Allergies: How You and Your Children Can Breathe Easier by the American Lung Association Advisory Group with Norman H. Edelman, M.D. (1997) New York: Little, Brown and Co. ISBN: 0-316-03815-6
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Living well With Chronic Asthma, Bronchitis, and Emphysema: A Complete Guide to Coping with Chronic Lung Disease by Myra B. Shayevitz, M.D. and Berton R. Shayevitz, M.D. (1991) New York: Consumer Reports Books ISBN: 0-89043-416-6
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Living With Asthma: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Controlling Asthma While Enjoying Your Life by Anthony Rooklin, M.D. and Shelagh Ryan Masline (!994) New York: Penguin Books. ISBN: 0-452-27250-5
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Natural Relief for Your Child's Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Symptoms & Reducing Your Child's Dependence on Drugs by Steven J. Bock, M.D., Kenneth Bock, M.D., and Nancy P. Bruning (1999) New York: HarperCollins. ISBN: 0-06-095289-X
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| Shortness of Breath: A Guide to Better Living and Breathing 6th ed. by Andrew L. Ries (Editor), Patricia J. Bullock, Catherine A. Larson, Trina M. Limberg, Roseann Myers, Toni Pfister, Dawn E. Sassi-Dambron, and Jamie B. Sheldon (August 2000) Hanover, MD: Mosby, Inc. ISBN: 0323010644 |
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