Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| some | Clinical Reference Systems | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Credo Reference - Medicine | Credo | info |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | CINAHL FullText | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- 10 Important Questions to ask your Doctor about Asthma
- A list of questions that you should ask your doctor about your asthma is provided by WebMDHealth.
- Allergies Health Center
- A detailed guide to allergies, including basic tests, treatment, and resources is provided by WebMD.
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- This site features a section on "Health Headlines" that offers access to full text journal articles; a section on "Topics of the Month", and a searchable section on specific allergies. In addition to news topics, the site provides an extensive list of A to Z Allergy and Asthma topics.
- American Lung Association - Allergy
- The Association provides information on how allergies affect different age groups, medications and how to control the symptoms at home.
- American Lung Association - Asthma
- This site provides information on general, adult and childhood asthma, as well as news articles dealing with the latest information on the disease.
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
- Founded in 1953, AAFA provides services, information, support and referrals through their local chapters and support groups. Topics covered include FAQ's, facts and figures and a brief explanation of the condition.
- Asthma Health Center
- WEB MD Health provides a gathering of news articles providing the latest information about asthma and its treatment. Also, there is a link to "Understanding Asthma From the Cleveland Clinic".
- Food Allergy Initiative
- Primarily a fund raising organization, FAI uses these funds to support research to find a cure for and improve the clinical treatment of food allergies. FAI also strives to raise public awareness by using educational programs and public information.
- Food Allergy News for Kids
- An extensive site, Food Allergy News for Kids offers access to school project ideas, food allergy basics, activities and tips for managing food allergies.
- Kid's Health Problems
- Sponsored by Kids Health for Kids, this site provides concise information on specific allergies and asthma. Imbedded links within the articles offer even more information.
- medcohealth.com
- Merck-Medco, the nation's leading pharmacy benefits manager, maintains this site that features news bulletins about allergies, as well as an overview, and a listing of symptoms, causes and treatments.
- National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
- The NAEPP was founded in 1989 with the goals of improving the quality of life for asthma suffers and decreasing the effects of the disease. Their site provides information for patients, health professionals and researchers, clinical thrails information and a section on news and events.
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIAID believes that the fields of immunology, microbiology and infectious disease are related and must work together to treat and cure the many allergic diseases that affect the population. Their web site provides access to fact sheets and brochures, news releases and related links.
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center
- NJMRC was founded in 1899 as a hospital for tuberculosis; today it focuses exclusively on respiratory, immunologic, allergic and infectious diseases. It has been ranked number one in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" for a consecutive six years.