Of all of the challenges that parents face, one of the greatest is when your child is sick - you feel helpless. You are forced to rely upon a total stranger with the intials M.D. after his name to tell you what in the world is wrong with your child and what you can do to make it better. Sometimes though, they leave out a few things, and often times you are going home with more questions then you walked in with in the first place. So, the doctor has told you your child has reflux - so what does that mean? What about Asthma - will they have it forever? Allergies - to what? All of these questions can leave you feeling frustrated and confused. At least this was the case for me. Which is why I have formed this collection of links which I have found helpfull in educating myself better on these conditions. Also, there are links to email support loops where you can get support and make friends with people who are dealing with the exact same thing that you are. ~*~None of the information here is intended to replace the advice of a doctor. ~*~ It is simply to help educate the parents and allow you to feel as if you are at least able to understand what is going on in your child's life - even if you can not completely control it.

Asthma Links (some Allergy Links are here too):

American Lung Association -- DISEASES A-Z INDEX -- working to ensure that Ameri Asthma - Home Page THRIVE: ASTHMA@THRIVE The Asthma Sourcebook-Home Clubhouse Learning - Asthma *(geared towards kids)* GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR ASTHMA HOME PAGE GERD-asthma link confirmed Reflux disease cause of some asthma Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Parent's Place -- asthma@thrive -- thrive@health American Academy of Allergy, Asthma Immunology Online Asthma - Doctor's Guide to the Internet The Allergy and Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics Web Site The Asthma Sourcebook-News Asthma Moms2asthmatics sign up If you would like to join the email support group I created for parents whose children suffer with asthma, click the onelist button below to subscribe.

Reflux Links:

The GERD WORD Dr.Koop.Com - GERD Resource Center North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrion (NASPGN) GERD, ACID REFLUX, HEARTBURN, HIATAL HERNIA GERD-asthma link confirmed Understanding GERD GERD Information Resource Center REFLUX SWALLOWING CENTER Gastrointestinal Diseases Tests and Treatments Tucker Slings If you have an infant or toddler with reflux and would like to join an email support loop click the onelist button below to subscribe.

If you have an older child with reflux and would like to join an email support loop click the onelist button below to subscribe.

Eosiniphill Allergy Links:

Gastrointestinal Diseases2 Pedianet: Eosiniphillic Gastroenteritis Eosiniphill Allergies Eosiniphillic Gastroenteritis

Other Food Allergy Links:

Food Allergy Allergies - guide to food additives Asthma: Food Allergy, a common cause Allergy Elimination Diet

Allergy (Environmental) Links:

The Allergy and Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics Web Site AllerG.com - for all your allergy needs Allergies - Doctor's Guide to the Internet Allergies - Home Page (this one has them ALL!) Allergies (Environmental) Allergy Learning Lab American Academy of Allergy, Asthma Immunology Online Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Other Pediatric & Health Links:

Intellihealth: Health Information Connecticut Children's Medical Center Dr. Koop Children's Community Better Health Medical Network 4Kidshealth NNCC National Network for Child Care America's Health Network MEDLINE Standard Search PIChildren's Home Page

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