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Book List

Living Well With Asthma.By Michael R. Freedman PhD., Samuel J.Rosenburg, PhD., and Cynthia L. Divino, PhD. New York: The Guilford Press, c1998. Consumer Health WF 553 F8535L 1998.

All About Asthma: Stop Suffering and Start Living. By Polk, Irwin J. New York: Insight Books, Plenum Press. c1997. Consumer Health WF 553 P7695a 1997

Asthma Resources Directory. By Rudoff, Carol. Menlo Park, California: Allergy Publications. c1990. Consumer Health WF 22 AA1 R9a 1990

Around The Clock With C.O.P.D.: A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Helpful Hints For Respiratory Patients. By Romanick, Kathrine Meek. American Lung Association of Connecticut.c1994 Consumer Health WF R578a 1994 c.1

Catching My Breath: An Asthmatic Explores His Illness. By Brookes, Tim. New York: Times Books. c1994. Consumer Health WF 553 B873c 1994

Chronic Respiratory Illness. By Williams, Simon J. London; New York: Routledge.c1993. Consumer Health WF 600 W818c 1993

Conquering Asthma: An Illustrated Guide To Understanding and Care For Adults And Children. By Newhouse, Micheal T. Hamilton, Ontario: Decker Periodicals. c1991. Consumer Health wF 553 N548c 1991

Enjoying Life With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. By Petty, Thomas L. Cedar Grove, New Jersey: Laennec Publishing. c1995. Consumer Health WF 600 P512e 1995

A Parent's Guide To Asthma: How Can You Help Your Child. By Sander, Nancy. New York: A Plume Book. c1994. Consumer Health WF 553 S214p 1994

Shortness of Breath: A Guide To Better Living And Breathing. By Reis, Andrew L. St. Louis, MO.: Mosby. c1996. Consumer Health WF 600 S558 1996

Pamphlets

Newsletters

Chronic Conditions: Asthma Increases, But So Do Treatments. Harvard Health Letter:Boston Massachusetts. Harvard Health Letter. Volume 22, Number 8, June 1997

In Depth: Asthma: the Right Rx For Adults. John Hopkins Medical Institutions: Baltimore, MD. The John Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50. Volume 7, Issue 9: November 1995

Videos

Shortness Of Breath. American College of Physicians. Wayne New Jersey: Healthscope Film Library. c1985 Consumer Health WF 553 85- 144 1985

Support Groups

Asthma Care and Education Center SUNY Upstate Medical University 750 E. Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210 Sue Zimmerman/Social Worker or Dr. Ran Abar/Medical Director (315) 464-6323 (8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.)

Associations

The American Lung Association call (800-LUNG-USA) or on the Internet Website: http://www.lungusa.org

Web Sites

• American Academy of Family Physicians Patient Information Handout
• American Academy of Allergy Asthma And Immunology.
• Asthma Information Center. The Journal of the American Medical Association
• Doctor's Guide To Asthma Information and Resources
• Take The Asthma Quality Life Test.