CHIRS - Consumer Health Information Resource Service  

 May is

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy      Awareness Month." It is the peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers.  To learn more click on the following resources.

United States Environmental Protection Agency provides useful information about asthma and what triggers an asthma attack.

Centers for Disease Control  provides information on this lifelong chronic disease.

MedlinePlus is an excellent resource for trusted health  information on Asthma and Allergies

Do you need information to guide decisions about your health, the health of a family member or a friend?

The McGoogan Library of Medicine provides such information to Nebraska residents free of charge through our Consumer Health Information Resource Service (CHIRS).  A Health Sciences Librarian will research your condition and provide a tailored package of information that may include: journal articles, book chapters, pamphlets and web resources.

You can submit a request through the CHIRS Request Form, email askus@unmc.edu or call 402-559-6221 (1-866-800-5209 toll-free)

This information is intended to provide general information for you. Some material may contain information that is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of your physician. Only a health professional (physician, nurse, etc.) can interpret and individualize the information for a specific person's condition and situation. Please consult your health professional on specific medical questions.