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- What is asthma?
- Symptoms of asthma
- Causes of asthma
- Prevention of asthma
- Risk factors for asthma
- Complications of asthma
- When to see a doctor about asthma
- Diagnosis of asthma
- Conventional treatment of asthma
- Alternative/complementary treatment of asthma
- Living with asthma
- Caring for someone with asthma
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Last reviewed: 7 October 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Asthma foundation (Australia)
- National Asthma Council (Australia)
- Asthma QLD (Australia)
- Australian Lung Foundation (Australia)
- Asthma UK
- American Lung Association (USA)
- COPD Foundation (USA)
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
