Allergies / Asthma
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Articles, Fact Sheets, Pamphlets, Journals & Videos
PARL subscribes to the Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center database. This service is available free to anyone with a Library card. Not only can you access thousands of articles, pamphlets and fact sheets on various health topics but also informative video files. Below are links to a sampling of the many resources from the database available on the subject of Allergies and Asthma.
Today's Health: New York University's Dr. Roshini Raj Discusses Allergies
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Suggested Books
These books are just a small sample of books on the topics of allergies and asthma from our collection. Please search the online catalogue for a more complete listing.
- The Harvard Medical School guide to taking control of asthma: a comprehensive prevention and treatment plan for you and your family
- Understanding and Managing your Child's Food Allergies
- The Allergy Bible: the conventional and alternative guide to understanding, avoiding, and treating allergies
- Explaining Food Allergies
- Asthma
- How to live with a nut allergy: everything you need to know if you are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts
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Local Information, Organizations & Featured Links
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia
6331 Lady Hammond Road
Halifax, NS B3K 2S2
Telephone: 1-902-443-8141
Toll Free: 1-888-566-5864 (Nova Scotia only)
Fax Number: 1-902-445-2573
Website: http://www.ns.lung.ca/
Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia
Website:
http://www.environmentalhealth.ca/
Allergy/Asthma Information Association
Website: http://aaia.ca/
Asthma Society of Canada
Website: http://www.asthma.ca/
Health Connections Resource Centre
HEALTH CONNECTIONS in the People's Place Library.
283 Main Street,
Antigonish, NS B2G 2C3
Tel: (902) 863-7369
Fax: (902) 863-9318
Email: smithlj@gasha.nshealth.ca
Provides free health information and support.
Mayo Clinic Allergy Center
Website:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergy/AA99999
Find information on allergies, allergy symptoms and allergy relief.
Mayo Clinic Asthma Center
Website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/AS99999
A wide range of asthma information for children and adults — from asthma symptoms to asthma treatments.