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Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for millions of Americans, both young and old. There is no cure for asthma, but the good news is it can be managed and treated so you can live a normal, healthy life.

Learning More About Asthma

Learning More About Asthma
•  Understanding Asthma
•  Symptoms, Disease and Treatments
•  Protecting Your Lungs

Creating Asthma-Friendly Environments

Creating Asthma-Friendly Environments
•  Asthma at Home
•  Asthma in Schools
•  Asthma in the Workplace

Taking Control of Asthma

Taking Control of Asthma
•  Making Your Medical Visits More Satisfying
•  Create an Asthma Management Plan
•  Understanding Your Medication
•  Assess and Monitor Your Control
•  Reduce Asthma Triggers
•  Participate in an Asthma Self-Management Class
•  For Parents of Children with Asthma

Becoming an Advocate

Creating Asthma-Friendly Environments
•  National Asthma Public Policy Agenda
•  Guide to Asthma Policy for Housing and Schools
•  Federal
•  State and Community
•  Take Action
•  Defend the Clean Air Act

For Health Professional and Volunteers

For Health Professionals and Volunteers
•  Data and Statistics
•  Strategies for Addressing Asthma
•  Asthma Profiler: Professional Tools
 
•  Asthma Educator Institute
•  Join Our Efforts
•  Asthma Clinical Research Centers
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  • Asthma Research Making an Immediate Impact on Lives and Wallets May 22, 2012
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