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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Health Grade 6
Grade 6
e-Journal

Health Online
Treating Asthma

Step 1. Questions

Asthma is a very common chronic lung condition. It affects millions of people in the United States and people around the world.

For this e-Journal project, you will research and report on asthma. Here are some questions to guide your research.
  • What is asthma? What are some causes and symptoms of asthma?
  • How can people who have asthma manage the condition?
  • If someone you know is trying to manage asthma, what can you do to help?
  • What support is available for people who are trying to manage asthma?
  • What other questions do you have about asthma?
As you visit the Web sites listed in Step 2, take notes in the note-taking boxes. You may also use search engines to find other Web sites. You can also research asthma at the library. You may also want to interview a physician, nurse, or other health-care professional. Another option is to discuss asthma with an asthma patient.

When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

Jill's Asthma Story
From the great KidsHealth.org Web site comes this story about asthma. Learn the basic facts, then click the links to explore further.
Take Notes:



Asthma Introduction
The Canadian Lung Association presents this great Web site that is all about asthma. Click the links for asthma facts and for asthma diagnosis. Then explore other parts of the site.
Take Notes:



Asthma Action America
The goal of Asthma Action America is to teach people about the disease and to promote asthma management. Read all about them, then try the 30-second asthma control test.
Take Notes:



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