When you're dealing with any respiratory disease, knowledge can be one of the best tools you have.  This handy guide provides information about a variety of resources, including:

• Asthma associations and advocacy groups.
• Web sites about asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis.
• Books about asthma for all ages.

Remember

The resources presented here are provided to help you understand your disease.  Some of the organizations have magazines or other publications you can order or receive for free.  Ask your doctor any questions you may have about the material in these resources.