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		Allergy and Asthma FAQ Home Page ^Votes:0 FAQ home \| general info 1/2 \| general info 2/2 \| resources \| reviews \| recipes \| links \| disclaimer \| copyright Misc.kids Frequently Asked Questions: Allergies and Asthma FAQ Home Page No Longer Current The Allergy and Asthma FAQ is an informal gathering of the "net wisdom" on allergies and asthma. It includes links to various (Web and non-Web) sources of information. This started as the misc.kids Allergy and Asthma FAQ, so a certain amount of this information is geared towards parents, but there is plenty of information for adults, too. If there are sources that should be included, please send me e-mail < kupstas@cs.unc.edu > , and I'll try to get the information in. This page includes: Site Index Contributors Disclaimer Copyright Notice Quick Intro and Guide for Newco Read More Go to Site


		Allernet > Home ^Votes:0 Allernet > Home Recently Updated Even more new additions to Any Questions ! Check them out! All About Allergy - Slide Presentation (Realaudio) The Aeroallergen Photo Library is now active and completed to include Airborne Allergens! Fireants - Slide Presentation (Realaudio) What's new Did you know...that if you click on the Allernet logo on any screen, you will return to the main menu? Welcome to Allernet's new look! Allernet is working hard to bring you accurate, up-to-date information about allergy and asthma. Our latest effort is this redesign of our Allernet website. We hope that our educational efforts will help you and your family know more about the world of allergy and asthma. Please read our disclaimer . Read More Go to Site

		Asthma ^Votes:0 M aybe you haven't thought about it lately since breathing is so natural. But much is involved in taking a breath. The air you breathe travels through your nose and mouth, down the windpipe, through the bronchial tubes into the lungs, and finally to tiny clusters of air sacs. This is how a "normal" person breathes. F or a child or teen with asthma, breathing isn't always so effortless. Did you know that over 15 million people in the U.S. have asthma? You may know kids who have had asthma attacks in school. An asthma attack or "flare" is a very bad experience. What is it like? Well, suppose you just finished some strenuous exercise. Your heart is pounding against your chest as your rapid breaths oxygenate your body's cells. But what if you were unable to flood your lungs Read More Go to Site

		Cancer Information, Research, and Treatment \| OncoLink - The Web's First Cancer Resource ^Votes:0 OncoLink en espanÕl Wednesday, November 21, 2007 a.tickl{font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica,times; font-size:8pt; line-height:10pt; text-decoration:none; color:#FFFFFF;} a.tickl:visited{color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration:none;} a.tickl:hover{color:#FFFF00; text-decoration:none;} .ticki{width:550px;height:10pt;overflow:hidden;color:FFFFFF} .tickls{color:#FFFFFF} Advanced Search Types of Cancer Cancer Treatment Information Coping with Cancer Cancer Clinical Trials Matching Cancer Resources and News Ask the Cancer Expert OncoLink Library Sponsors About OncoLink Giving to OncoLink Cancer News Wednesday November 21, 2007 The latest news on cancer treatment, cancer research, oncology advances, and cancer clinical trials. Simplified model predicts estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer risk ...mor Read More Go to Site

		Childhood Asthma - American Institute for Preventive Medicine - HealthWorld Online ^Votes:0 healthy.net Medical Self-Care home alternative medicine health conditions healthy shopping contact us Tell A Friend Search enter keyword-click Health Conditions Abscess Acne ADD/ADHD Addictions Aggressive Behavior Aging AIDS Alcoholism Allergic Rhinitis Allergies Alzheimer's Amenorrhea Anemia Angina Pectoris Anorexia Nervosa Anxiety Appendicitis Arthritis Asthma Atherosclerosis Athlete's Foot Autism Auto-Immune Avian Flu Back Surgery Backpain Baldness Bedwetting Bipolar Disorder Birth Control Bladder Blindness Body Odor Boils Bowel Toxemia Breast Cancer Broken Bones Broken Teeth Bronchitis Bulimia Burns Bursitis Caffeine Addiction Cancer Candidiasis Cardiovascular Carpal Tunnel Cataracts Celiac Disease Cerebrovascular Cervical Cancer Cervical Dysplasia Chemical Poison Chest Pain CHF Chicke Read More Go to Site

		Common Cold ^Votes:0 Welcome to Common Cold This site provides a comprehensive, updated and referenced source of information on the common cold. The goal is to provide a framework for critical thinking which will allow informed decisions about medical care for the common cold. Content is selected by: Jack M. Gwaltney, MD Frederick G. Hayden, MD Each of the scientific editors participates in the ownership of the site. Any and all sponsors, or commercial interests of any kind are fully disclosed. Contact Commoncold.org ©1999-2007 Commoncold, Inc. All Rights Reserved Read More Go to Site

		Endometriosis Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment by MedicineNet.com ^Votes:0 About Us \| Privacy Policy \| Site Map November 21, 2007 home > women's health center > women's health a-z list > endometriosis index > endometriosis article Font Size A A A 1 2 3 4 5 Next » Endometriosis Index Glossary Endometriosis Medical Author: Melissa Conrad St?ppler Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What is endometriosis? Who is affected by endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? What are endometriosis symptoms? Endometriosis and cancer risk How is endometriosis diagnosed? How is endometriosis treated? Medical treatment of endometriosis Surgical treatment of endometriosis Treatment of infertility associated with endometriosis Endometriosis At A Glance Related endometriosis articles: Endometriosis - on WebMD Endometriosis - on eMedicineHealth Endometriosis and Inf Read More Go to Site

		Endometriosis: A Guide for Teens ^Votes:0 Home > Health Guides by Topic > Gynecology & Reproductive Health > Chronic Conditions > Endometriosis > A Guide for Teens Printer Friendly En EspaÑol E ndometriosis: A Guide for Teens Endometriosis, pronounced, "end-o-me-tree-o-sis" can affect girls of all ages. Most girls experience mild cramps or pelvic pain during their menstrual cycle but if you have unexplained pelvic pain, or menstrual cramps that are so bad that you miss school, you may have endometriosis. There could be other reasons for your symptoms too. Only your health care provider can tell for sure. This guide was created to help you understand endometriosis and the available treatments to help you cope with your pain. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the li Read More Go to Site

		FDA Consumer Reprint--On the Teen Scene: Being a Sport with Exercise-Induced Asthma ^Votes:0 U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine January-February 1994 Table of Contents This article originally appeared in the January-February 1994 FDA Consumer. It is not currently being updated. On the Teen Scene: Being a Sport with Exercise-Induced Asthma by Ruth Papazian This article is part of a series with important health information for teenagers. You wouldn't call Nicholas, 16, a jock. He harbors no dreams of Olympic glory, has no intention of trying out for a school sports team, and has faked more injuries to get out of gym class than even he can count. His hobbies run more to the creative and intellectual--playing bass guitar in a garage band and fooling around on his computer. But Nicholas (who asked that his last name not be used) didn't always avoid sports. At one t Read More Go to Site

		Health Curriculum ^Votes:0 Fighting Disease: Health At The End Of The Millennium Another Wired Curriculum from The United Nations CyberSchoolBus Consider this... What's On Q&A Live Chat! FACT : Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Of 52.2 million deaths in 1997, at least 17.3 million were due to infectious diseases. FACT : Thirty new diseases have been identified over the past 20 years, among them the deadly Ebola and HIV/AIDS . FACT : In the long history of struggle against infectious diseases, humans have only managed to conquer one : smallpox, which was declared eradicated in 1980. HOPE : Polio, already eliminated from the western hemisphere, is targeted for global eradication by the year 2000. W hat will world health look like at the end of the millennium? Who will be infected, who's Read More Go to Site

		How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? ^Votes:0 TEXT SIZE: S M L HOME SITE INDEX CONTACT US TIPS ADVANCED SEARCH NHLBI Home Information for Patients & the Public Diseases and Conditions Index Heart & Vascular Information Lung Information Blood Information Sleep Information Health Assessment Tools Educational Tutorials NHLBI Health Information Center Education Campaigns NHLBI Express FYI from the NHLBI Information for Health Professionals Information for Researchers Funding, Training, & Policies Clinical Trials Networks & Outreach News & Events Center About NHLBI View Cart Checkout Order Status Log Out Home » Information for Patients and the Public » Publications National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Asthma Education and Prevention Program School Asthma Education Subcommittee How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? Children with Read More Go to Site

		Migraine Headaches: Ways to Deal With the Pain -- familydoctor.org ^Votes:0 Advertisement Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home > Conditions A-Z > Brain & Nervous System Disorders > Migraines Migraines What causes migraine headaches? What does a migraine feel like? Are there different kinds of migraine headaches? How long do migraines usually last? What things may set off a migraine? How are migraines treated? Can nonprescription medicines help relieve the pain? What about prescription medicines? Can medicine help prevent migraines? What else can I do to prevent migraines? See Also: More Information Other Organizations Advertisement Migraine Headaches: Ways to Deal With the Pain Printer-friendly version Email this page Make text bigger Spanish / EspaÑol What causes migraine headaches? Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of Read More Go to Site

		PBS Teachers — Resources For The Classroom ^Votes:0 PBS Teachers™ Advanced Search Multimedia resources & professional development for America's preK-12 educators. Home PBS.org About Programs A–Z TV Schedules Log In .mask { z-index:0; display:none; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; -moz-opacity: 0.5; opacity:.50; filter: alpha(opacity=50); background-color:black; } Standards-Based Resources The Arts Health & Fitness Math Reading & Language Arts Science & Tech Social Studies Early Childhood Educators Library Media & Tech Coordinators American Experience Alexander Hamilton Consider the career of the underappreciated genius who laid the groundwork for the nation's modern economy, including the banking system and Wall Street. Your resources by Subject and Grade Level. professional development PBS TeacherLine Enroll Today! Over 100 pr Read More Go to Site

		Rare tumours of childhood : Cancerbackup ^Votes:0 Rare tumours of childhood This information is about rare tumours that may occur in children. It is helpful to read it alongside our general information on children's cancer , which contains more information about cancers in children, their diagnosis and treatment, and the support services available. Types of rare childhood cancer Causes Treatment Coping with a rare cancer Research Feelings References Types of rare childhood cancer All childhood cancers are rare, but there are a number of very rare types. These account for fewer than 1 in 30 of all childhood cancers and can be broadly categorised as: Tumours that normally only occur in adults . These include cancers of the digestive system, the thyroid, and the adrenal gland Rare tumours which only occur in children . These include pancreat Read More Go to Site

		Scoliosis ^Votes:0 HealthCentral.com Home > Health Encyclopedia > Scoliosis Scoliosis From our partner site on diet & exercise , MyDietExercise.com. QUIZ: What's your ideal body weight? QUIZ: Check your body mass index (BMI) online! QUIZ: Rate your carbohydrate intake Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test Special Topic A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Scoliosis Skeletal spine Scoliosis Spinal curves Forward bend test Signs of scoliosis Scoliosis brace Spinal fusion Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Scoliosis Definition: Scoliosis is a lateral (away from the middle) or sideways curvature of the spine. Alternative Names: Spinal curvature; Kyphoscoliosis Causes, incidence, and risk factors: text continues below advertisement There are three general causes of scolios Read More Go to Site

		Scoliosis Research Society ^Votes:0 --> --> --> removed 11-10 --> --> --> --> The Scoliosis Research Society is a professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, the SRS has gained recognition as one of the world's premier spine societies. Strict membership criteria ensure that the individual Fellows support that commitment. Current membership includes over 1,000 of the world's leading spine surgeons as well as some researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment of spinal deformities. If you are a patient or parent of a patient, please click the Patients/Public Information option on the Read More Go to Site

		Surgery Door - Immunisation ^Votes:0 Home Page TODAY'S DATE Go Back Search: Tip: Try using OR to broaden your search e.g: Cartilage or joints Immunisation This section covers immunisation up to school leaving age . Print This Page Subscribe to the Surgery Door Newsletter Subscribe to the Surgerydoor Newsletter Medical Medical Conditions Emergencies Medicine Cabinet Diseases in Depth Drugs & Medicines Surgical Operations Organ Donation Pregnancy & Parents Children 0-5 Years Immunisations Health Checks Support Groups Research Your Health Home Healthcare Guide Healthy Living Dental Health Healthy Eyes Drugs Alcohol Smoking Healthy Eating Vitamins and Minerals Sexual Health Good Health, Good Sex New Parents Contraception Sport & Fitness Health & Beauty Preventing Accidents Healthy Homes NHS & Benefits NHS Updates Benefits & Entit Read More Go to Site

		The Adventures of Captain Chemo - The Royal Marsden Hospital ^Votes:0 Text only \| Español \| Search --> The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust The Adventures of Captain Chemo Home \| Characters \| Adventures \| Quiz \| Games \| Cancer \| Roll of Honour \| Contact Us \| The Captain Chemo Website. This website is based on the comic strips created by Ben de Garis , who was a young patient at the Royal Marsden. The Adventures of Captain Chemo have been turned into interactive computer games to help cancer patients worldwide. Play the adventures Watch Captain Chemo and his cadets as they embark on five adventures dealing with different issues concerned with cancer. Information on childhood cancer Find out more about cancer, its treatment, side effects and test procedures. Quiz Test you knowledge with the multiple choice quiz. J Read More Go to Site

		The Endometriosis Association ^Votes:0 : PCBs, Polychlorinated biphenyls, have been in the news recently because of their discovery in recreational areas treated by contaminated fertilizer manufactured from sewage sludge. Since 1992, the Endometriosis Association, an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has pioneered research linking PCBs (part of a chemical family called dioxins) to the development of endometriosis, a painful and debilitating disease afflicting 5.5 million women in the U.S. and Canada from ages eight to eighty years old. This chronic disease often causes ongoing pain, infertility, and immune problems. Read more... Give Doctors & Scientists Input About Endo Pain. Download the PDF Endometriosis Association 8585 N. 76th Place Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA phone 414.355.2200 fax 41 Read More Go to Site

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