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Targeting TB
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Describes the sociocultural factors surrounding the prevention and treatment of TB in Aboriginal and immigrant populations in Alberta. Recommends an increased emphasis on prevention programs in the high-risk communities. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta ACADRE Network
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Alberta Asthma Centre
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Works to improve asthma health of Albertas through the building of a network of asthma care professionals, program development, and patient education.
- Source: Alberta Asthma Centre
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Final report on creating asthma friendly schools
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Describes the results of a pilot project to improve school conditions for children with asthma across the province of Alberta. Presents recommendations for the development of a provincial school asthma strategy. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Asthma Centre
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Tuberculosis
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Explains how tuberculosis (TB) germs can make people sick, and how people can find out if they have caught TB. Tells how to take the medicine Isoniazid (INH) which fights TB. Gives the phone numbers for TB Services phone lines in Edmonton and Calgary. Written in plain language.
- Source: Alberta Health and Wellness
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Coal dust in the workplace
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Discusses the health effects of coal on workers. Describes various conditions such as coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP), silicosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Explains why health assessments are important for these workers. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
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Alberta Lung Association
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Promotes respiratory health for residents of Alberta. Provides resources on cessation of smoking, lung diseases and research. Offers public education programs about the prevention and management of respiratory diseases like COPD and asthma.
- Source: Alberta Lung Association
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Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
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Works nationally, in the United States, to help families overcome allergies and asthma. Website features articles on how manage children's asthma and allergies at home, school, daycare, and beyond.
- Source: Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA)
- From: International resource
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Kids' asthma check
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Provides a kid-friendly checklist that kids with asthma can fill out to tell parents and doctors about their symptoms. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA)
- From: International resource
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Allergy/Asthma Information Association
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Provides information, sponsors support groups, develops educational materials, and acts as an advocate for sufferers of allergies and asthma. Web site includes articles on allergies, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
- Source: Allergy/Asthma Information Association (AAIA)
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Topic of the month: July 2004: the freshman 15: top tips for allergy and asthma control
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Suggests strategies for preparing for the move from home to a university dormitory. Includes tips on how to deal with allergies and asthma in this environment.
- Source: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
- From: International resource
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