Check out these websites to learn more about asthma

1. AAAAI for Kids
   This website has lots of fun activities, check out the asthma puzzles and games. You can even watch interactive videos such as "What's Asthma Really About?", play "Back to School: a game for kids" and get some ideas for school projects involving asthma.
2. Pollen.com
   Check out your local allergy level, as well as the national allergy forecast.
3. The Asthma Wizard
   The Asthma Wizard well help you learn all about asthma and managing your asthma!
4. Quest for the Code - Asthma Game
   Play "Quest for the Code-Asthma Game" to learn about asthma management, warning signs, triggers and myths about asthma.
5. Kids Asthma Center
   Check out the Kids' Asthma Center to learn more about asthma and watch a video about "What Happens During An Asthma Flare-Up?"

Pets for Kids with Asthma

Here are some pets that are good for people with allergies or asthma

• Fish, Lizards, Snakes, Frogs, Turtles

The Truth About Pets and Asthma

• It's not the animals' hair itself that causes problems, but the dander.
• Dander isn't hair or fur, it's old skin scales which are constantly shed. All dogs and cats have dander, even if they don't shed!

While no dog is truly non-allergenic, here are some low dander dogs which may reduce problems.


• Hairless Breeds: American Hairless Terrier, Chinese Crested, Peruvian Inca Orchid/Peruvian Hairless, Mexican Hairless
• Other Breeds: Basenji, Bedlington Terrier, Bichon Frisé , Irish Water Spaniel, Kerry Blue Terrier, Maltese, Poodles, Portuguese Water Dog, Schnauzers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Havanese, Löwchen

Helpful Tips if You Already Have a Pet

• Keep pets off beds and out of bedrooms.
• Wash your pet with pet shampoo weekly to reduce the number of allergens in their skin.
• Dust and clean all surfaces thoroughly with a damp cloth or mop to remove pet dander that can act as an asthma trigger.
• After playing with pets wash your hands and clothes.
• Use a vacuum with a High Efficiency Air Filter; it will help clean the air and may remove pet dander.
• Keep clothing worn when playing with the pet out of your bedroom.
• Close vents or put filter paper over vents to decrease the amount of fur floating around the house.

Results from the "Draw your asthma" contest!

1st place,
5 to 8 year olds

1st place,
9 to 12 year olds

1st runner-up,
5 to 8 year olds

1st runner-up,
9 to 12 year olds

2nd runner-up,
5 to 8 year olds

2nd runner-up,
9 to 12 year olds

Think you're the only one with asthma?

Think again! Here's a list of some famous people with asthma. These people haven't let their asthma stop them from pursuing their dreams and neither should you!

Theodore Roosevelt
26th president of the United States

Jason Alexander
Actor, director, singer, dancer

Ludwig von Beethoven
German composer

DMX
Singer (Rap)

Juwan Howard
NBA - Denver Nuggets

Billy Joel
Rock musician, performer

Nancy Hogshead
Olympic swimmer - gold medal

Amy VanDyken
Olympic medalist-swimming

Emmitt Smith
NFL Pro Ball running back

Jackie Joyner Kersee
Olympic double gold medal in track

Dani
Sesame Street Muppet

Rev. Jesse Jackson
African American Political Leader

Kristi Yamaguchi
Olympic figure skating-gold medal

Dominique Wilkins
Professional basketball player

Calvin Coolidge
30th President of the United States