Asthma in Children

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resources

Asthma-Kids
Asthma Society of Canada
Web Address:	www.asthma-kids.ca
Asthma-Kids is an interactive Web site designed to help children learn about asthma and how to control it while having fun.
Canadian Network For Asthma Care (CNAC)
Web Address:	www.cnac.net
The Canadian Network For Asthma Care (CNAC) is a network of associations devoted to asthma treatment, care, and education. The CNAC Web site provides listings of asthma care clinics in each province, as well as links to member organizations and other asthma resources.

Organizations

Allergy/Asthma Information Association (AAIA)
P.O. Box 100
Toronto, ON  M9W 5K9
Phone:	1-800-611-7011 (416) 679-9521
Fax:	(416) 679-9524
Web Address:	www.aaia.ca
The Allergy/Asthma Information Association (AAIA) provides information and education materials for Canadians with allergy and asthma.
Canadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF)
774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, ON  K1S 5N8
Phone:	(613) 730-6272
Fax:	(613) 730-1116
E-mail:	caaif@rcpsc.edu
Web Address:	www.allergyfoundation.ca
The Canadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) provides information and education programs for Canadians with allergy, asthma, and allergic diseases, and supports asthma research in these areas.
Canadian Lung Association
3 Raymond Street
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON  K1R 1A3
Phone:	1-888-566-5864 (613) 569-6411
Fax:	(613) 569-8860
E-mail:	info@lung.ca
Web Address:	http://www.lung.ca/
The Canadian Lung Association focuses on research, education, and the promotion of respiratory health. The organization offers educational information on a variety of diseases and environmental threats, as well as information on research, support groups, and resources for children and teachers. Call to find a local office in your area.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: June 13, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
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