Asthma

What is it?

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Anyone can get asthma. It can vary from person to person because different things bother different people. There is no cure for asthma but effective treatment is available. When asthma is treated properly you should be able to play, exercise, sleep and enjoy normal activities.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

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Asthma: What You Should Know & Do

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Asthma and Airway Centre

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Smoking Cessation

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Smoking Cessation Programs across Ontario

UHN Clinics or Centres

Related Web Sites

•	Asthma Society of Canada
	Learn about asthma, treatment, taking control, lifestyle, and community resources for adults and kids.
•	Allergy/Asthma Information Association
	Contains information about the Association, its activities, events, and publications. Articles about allergy and asthma, as well as some educational resources, can be accessed by clicking on the "article page" link on the bottom of the home page.
•	Canadian Lung Association
	Find out timely and accurate information about asthma and learn how to live with it.
•	Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation
	Patient/Public information in all areas of allergy, asthma, immunology and allergic diseases in Canada
•	American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
	Information and news for patients and their parents, including a glossary, list of related Internet links, and “Asthma IQ Tests” for adults and children that can help to determine whether their asthma is properly controlled.
•	Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
	Provides care and treatment information for patients.
•	UpToDate Patient Information - Allergy and Asthma
	Information written for patients and their families provides an overview, and a good deal of detail, on allergy and asthma conditions.