http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1108_AboutAsthma.pdf

Asthma Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2017. (Pamphlet, Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

BCCH1108

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print.

Provides information for parents about their child's asthma, including information about asthma medications and devices, and knowing your child's asthma triggers.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1684_%20How%20to%20Twisthaler_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1684

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides instructions of how to use a Twisthaler® for asthma treatment.

Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 400 REN 2018

Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how asthma affects the body, and how treatments work.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1685C_AsthmaActionPlan1-5.pdf

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1685C_AsthmaActionPlan6-18.pdf

COPD & Asthma Network of Alberta. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2017. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1685Ch

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

This patient handout provides a description on asthma action plan for asthma treatment. There are two patient handouts - one for children ages 1-5 and one for children ages 6-18.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1699_HowCanITellAsthmaAttack_2016_.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2016. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1699

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1685P_AsthmaActionPlan1-5.pdf

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1685P_AsthmaActionPlan6-18.pdf

COPD & Asthma Network of Alberta. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's , 2016. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1685P

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

This patient handout provides a description on asthma action plan for asthma treatment. There are two patient handouts - one for children ages 1-5 and one for children ages 6-18.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1699-Ch_HowCanITellAsthmaAttack_2016.pdf

Children's Asthma Program, Learning & Development. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2016. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1699Ch

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1458_WhatAre_ICS_LABA_2015.pdf

Asthma Education Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1458

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of this combination asthma medication, how it is to be taken and what side effects to look for.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1482_Montelukast_%202015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1482

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of this asthma medication, how it is to be taken and what side effects to look for.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1479_Terbutaline_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1479

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of this asthma medication, how it is to be taken and what side effects to look for.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1481_%20OralCorticosteroids_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1481

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of this asthma medication, how it is to be taken and what side effects to look for.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1692_MyAsthmaDiary.pdf

Asthma Education Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

URL Notes

click on the link above to view/print

To help you know whether your child's asthma is under control, use this asthma diary to help track symptoms.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1692Ch_MyAsthmaDiary_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1692Ch

URL Notes

click on the link above to view/print

To help you know whether your child's asthma is under control, use this asthma diary to help track symptoms.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1699P_HowCanITellAsthmaAttack_2016_Jan.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1699P

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1699V_HowCanITellAsthmaAttack_2016.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1699V

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1575_AutoInjectorInstructions.pdf

Allergy Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2016. (Pamphlet, Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1575

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

EpiPen instructions ; AllerJect instructions

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1459_Salbutamol_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2014. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1459

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of this asthma medication, how it is to be taken and what side effects to look for.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1685_AsthmaActionPlan1-5.pdf

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1685_AsthmaActionPlan6-18.pdf

COPD & Asthma Network of Alberta. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's , Nov. 2014. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1685

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

This patient handout provides a description on asthma action plan for asthma treatment. There are two patient handouts - one for children ages 1-5 and one for children ages 6-18.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1460_What%20is%20ICS_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1460

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of this asthma medication, how it is to be taken and what side effects to look for.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1469_MDIwSpacerMask_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1469

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of how to use a spacer with mask and a metered dose inhaler (puffer) as well as cleaning instructions.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1470_%20HowtoSpacerWithMouthpieceMDI_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1470

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of how to use a spacer with mouthpiece and a metered dose inhaler (puffer) for asthma treatment; includes cleaning instructions.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1472_%20How%20to%20Nebulizer_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1472

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of how to use a nebulizer with a compressor for asthma treatment; includes cleaning instructions.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1473_HowtoPeakFlowMeter_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1473

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of how to use a peak flow meter for asthma treatment.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1474_HowToTurbuhaler_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1474

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of how to use a Turbuhaler® for asthma treatment.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1475_HowToDiskus%20_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2015. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1475

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides instructions of how to use a Diskus® for asthma treatment.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1471_%20HowToMDI_2015.pdf

Children's Asthma Program. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2014. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1471

URL Notes

Click on link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description of how to use a metered dose inhaler for asthma treatment; includes cleaning instructions.

The Asthma Society of Canada. China: Everbest Canada , [2013]. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 400 AST [2013]

This book is an educational workbook about asthma and asthma medication.

DeLand, Maitland M., Zivoin, Jennifer (illustrator). Austin, TX: Greenleaf Book Group Press , 2013. (Book) — 2 copies, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 405 DEL 2013

When Julie is diagnosed with asthma, the Great Katie Kate swoops in to help alleviate her fears brought on by the Worry Wombat.

Galant, S. La Habra, CA: Institute for Healthcare Advancement , 2011. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 405 GAL 2011

This easy-to-read guide shows parents how to help their child cope with asthma. ; Table of Contents: ; Chapter 1 What You Need to Know About Asthma ; Chapter 2 Taking Charge of Your Kid's Asthma ; Chapter 3 Planning to Care for Your Kid's Asthma ; Chapter 4 Your Kid's Asthma Medicines ; Chapter 5 H…

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1489AsthmaAndYourTeeth_2012.pdf

Dental Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2012. (Pamphlet)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1489

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

Provides tips to prevent tooth decay for children who take asthma medication through an inhaler.

Berube, Denis, Laporte, Sylvie, Thivierge, Robert L. Montreal, QC: Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine , 2010. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 405 BER 2010 STACKS

Denis Bérubé, pédiatre-pneumologue, Sylvie Laporte, inhalothérapeute, et Robert L. Thivierge, pédiatre, répondent aux questions que vous vous posez sur l'asthme de votre enfant...

http://asthma-education.com/

Children's Asthma Education Centre. Winnipeg, MN: Children's Asthma Education Centre , 2009. (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view

A website for youth about Asthma. Learn about its causes, how to control it, what can trigger an attack and what you can do to prevent it.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL49-VdY5NYWmWAMjg2m_AmimkY9vVgqUa

Children's Asthma Education Centre. Winnipeg, MN: Children's Asthma Education Centre , [2008]. (Video, Online) — 2 copies, 2 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 405 AST 2008

This DVD helps families better understand asthma and its management. Discusses how to monitor asthma, manage triggers, take medicines correctly, and more.

Bock, Kenneth, Stauth, Cameron. New York NY: Ballantine Books , 2007. (Book) — 2 copies, 2 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FM 272 BOC 2007

The book looks at the rapid rise in incidence of autism, ADHD, asthma and allergies. The author shows how the rise of each of these conditions seems to be connected to the changes we are seeing in our environment. He also looks at the connections between these conditions.

Kovesi, Tom. Ottawa, ON: The Lung Association; Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario , 2005. 2nd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 405 KOV 2005

Written for for parents of children with asthma, this booklet presented in an interesting and easy-to read format, includes an Asthma Diary Card and an Asthma Action Plan – tools that are designed to supplement your care and to help parents and caregivers understand their child’s needs.

Montefiore Medical Centre, Thirtee/WNET, Rick Sabreen Enterprises. Sherborn, MA: Aquarius Health Care Media , 2004. (Video) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 405 AQU 2004

This program examines what asthma is, what the symptoms are, what triggers an attack, what to do if your child has an attack, and what is being done to combat asthma.

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Asthma_Active.pdf

Dell, Jim, Marchenko, Michael (ill.), Bandera, Emilio (ill.). Toronto, ON: Province of Ontario , [2004]. (Book, Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

URL Notes

Click on above link to view the ebook.

Asthma Active is an illustrated activity booklet for older children with asthma. It is full of educational games such as word searches and a crossword puzzle that teach about asthma in a fun way.

Decker, David (Producer), Ramey Ogle, Lee (Writer). Lake Oswego, OR: Arnold Creek Productions , 2005. (Video) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR GN 800 DEC 2005

This DVD includes three programs to support children and young teens who have visible and non-visible health differences. When used in classrooms or presented to groups, these programs may be useful to educate general audiences to promote inclusion and understanding. ; Kids are featured as they enj…

Port Washington, NY: Grassroots Environmental Education , 2005. (Video) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Sunny Hill Education Resource Centre

Call Number

BD 200 GRA 2005

A documentary video which explores the latest scientific research linking environmental toxins to children's health problems such as asthma, developmental disorders or cancer. Based on interviews with leading experts in the field, this program helps parents understand the issues and learn what they…

Weiss, Jonathan H., Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator). Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2003. 2nd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 405 WEI 2003

Teaches control of frequency and severity of asthma attacks through awareness of asthma triggers, relaxation exercises, and medications. Contains resources and a parent guide.

Clark, Cindy Dell. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press , 2003. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

EF 850 CLA 2003

"In Sickness and in Play" looks at ways children and families can deal with the issues which face them when dealing with either asthma or diabetes. ; Since chronically ill children are at greater risk of developing mental health and social adjustment problems than other children, these interviews w…

King, Winnie. Sherborn, MA: Aquarius Health Care Media , 2002. (Video) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FN 405 AQU 2002

This program examines what asthma is, and the new treatment approaches you can use to keep kids suffering from it safe and active without restricting their daily lives.

Gold, Milton (Ed.). Toronto, ON: Robert Rose Inc. , 2003. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

FF 400 MIL 2003

A parent's guide to allergies and asthma developed by the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The book combines comprehensive, authoritative information with common sense guidelines, recommendations and coping strategies. Inludes information on allergic conditions such as: Asthma, Rhinitis; Skin…

WYNC Radio. New York, NY: Castle Works Inc. , 2003. In the Mix, the national PBS weekly series for teens by teens. (Video) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

YOUTH EF 850.6 WYN 2003

This program addresses the most critical issues and problems concerning school, friends and family that challenge young people who are coping with serious and/or chronic conditions. Teens speak frankly from their experiences - sharing their concerns and advice with insight and humor. A boy describe…

http://asthma.starlightprograms.org/

Starbright Foundation. Los Angeles, CA: Starbright Foundation , 2002. (CD, Audio) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 400 QUE 2002

URL Notes

Click on the link above to play online.

This cd-rom helps kids and teens ages 7 to 15 find out more about: Early warning signs and symptoms; Identifying and avoiding asthma triggers; Myths about asthma; How asthma affects the lungs; Proper use of asthma medication devices; Long-term control medicine and quick-relief medicine; Measuring a…

Zevy, Aaron,, Tebbutt, Susan (Illustrator). Downsview, ON: Tumbleweed Press , 1997. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 405 ZEV 1997

This picture book teaches young children about asthma; definition, symptoms, and treatment.

Gosselin, Kim, Freedman, Moss (illustrator). Plainview, NY: JayJo Books , 1998. 2nd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 405 GOS 1998

A young boy describes what it is like to have asthma, what happens during an asthma attack, and how his asthma can be treated and controlled.

Astra Canada. , 1996. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 405 AST 1996

Board book with simple illustrations depicting the effects of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema on the respiratory system.

http://www.asthma-kids.ca/

Asthma Society of Canada. (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Asthma Kids provides information about asthma, its causes and effects, its medications and management, all in a kid-friendly tone. It teaches parents and children what to do when asthma gets out of control, and stresses the need for keeping it under control.

http://www.lung.org

American Lung Association. (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

In-depth information about asthma