Resources include a reference database, patents, ongoing studies, meetings and overviews on topics such as allergens, genetics and pharmacists, role. Global Initiative for Asthma - Sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, and the World Health Organization. This site from the AMA contains, a newsline, treatment center with guidelines, and patient education materials. Managing Asthma for Patients and Families - Maintained by the Virtual Hospital. This educational material is to assist the patient and care givers in understanding the management of asthma.
Information is included about diagnosis, complications, and therapy.
Much of the information is patient-centered. There is also information of intererst to doctors and researchers who work on Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - The site has information about clinical trials, online patient information, and is building a list of links to other CF sites. It is maintained by Rich Lukas, a Ph.D. student at Marquette University. This site is maintained by Michael Rock, M.D. at the University of Wisconsin.