http://www.aaaai.org/patients.stm

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. Milwaukee, WI: American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Provides many resources for patients about diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema, and anaphylaxis. Information also available in Spanish.

Gordon, Sharon. Toronto, ON: Children's 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

JUNIOR FN 405 GOR 2003

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

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/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/BCCH1685F_AsthmaActionPlan_2016.pdf

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

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1685F

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

This pamphlet provides a description on asthma action plan for asthma treatment.

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.

https://lung.healthdiary.ca/Guest/Product.aspx?IDS=%2bziDlBncJGnoG%2brXDOQ%2bhg%3d%3d

Dell, Jim, Marchenko, Michael (ill.), Bandera, Emilio (ill.). Toronto, ON: Province of Ontario , [2004]. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 400 LUN [2004]

URL Notes

Click on the above link to access the pdf version.

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.

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.

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.

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.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.

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.

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.

Weiss, Jonathan H., Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator). Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2003. 2nd ed. (Book) — 1 copy, 0 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.

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…

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.

Boulerice, Simon, Cote-Lacroix, Delphie (illustrator). Montreal, QC: Quebec Amerique , 2016. (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 BOU 2016

Ce nouvel album de Simon Boulerice magnifiquement illustré par Delphie Côté-Lacroix est d?une délicatesse infinie. On nous décrit avec tendresse la rencontre de deux êtres frappés par la maladie. En effet, Florence a un problème aux poumons et Léon ne voit presque plus. Loin de s?apitoyer sur leur …

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.

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/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/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/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.

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/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/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.

Leslie, Dawn Lesley. , 1996. (Book) — 1 copy, 1 available

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Location

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

JUNIOR FN 405 LES 1996

An illustrated story of a young boy who has asthma designed to educate children as to the symptoms and treatment for asthma.

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

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://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.

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.

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.

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…

http://asthma.starlightprograms.org/

Starbright Foundation. Los Angeles, CA: Starbright Foundation , 2002. (CD, Audio) — 2 copies, 2 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…

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1901_SignsofRespiratoryDistress_2015.pdf

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

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1901

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1901Ch_SignsofRespiratoryDistress_2015.pdf

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

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1901Ch

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1901P_SignsofRespiratoryDistress_2015.pdf

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

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1901P

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1901V_SignsofRespiratoryDistress_2015.pdf

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

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

Call Number

BCCH1901V

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view/print

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.

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/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/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/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/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.

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.ucalgary.ca/icancontrolasthma/

University of Calgary. (Online)

Audience

Patient or Public

Agency

BC Children's and Women's

URL Notes

Click on the link above to view.

Created by the iCAN program at the University of Calgary, this website provides asthma education, information on medication, and access to online tools. There are specific sections for kids, teens, health providers, and teachers/coaches.