Asthma Asthma affects more than 25 million Americans. It is a chronic disease that causes your airways to become inflamed, making it hard to breathe. There is no cure for asthma. The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent symptoms [...]

Allergies Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. Visit our site to learn more about allergies. View Resource

National Jewish Health For 120 years, National Jewish Health has been at the forefront of research and medicine. We integrate the latest scientific discoveries with coordinated care for lung, heart and immune diseases. View Resource

Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy Sometimes we take our lungs for granted. They keep us alive and well and for the most part, we don't need to think about them. That's why it is important to prioritize your lung health. Your body has a natural [...]

Warning Signs Of Lung Disease It is important to pay attention to these symptoms as they could be the first signs of lung disease, including COPD, asthma and lung cancer. Knowing the early warning signs of lung disease can help you receive treatment before the disease [...]

Find Local Support for Your Lung Health Calling on a support system can positively impact your health. Find an in-person support group nearby, connect with an expert online or over the phone, or join one of our online communities today. Provided by American Lung Association [...]

Clinical Research and Science As the nation’s leading respiratory hospital and one of the top research centers, National Jewish Health is at the forefront of research and medicine. Learn more about available clinical trials, academic and research activities, laboratory research, and more. View Resource [...]

National Jewish Health Treatments and Programs National Jewish Health attracts world-class researchers and faculty, which places us at the forefront of health care to embrace a personalized, preventive approach to medicine. Search all Programs & Services. View Resource

The Morgridge Academy Morgridge Academy is a free, Colorado Department of Education approved facility school which serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. The students who attend Morgridge Academy have diagnoses that include severe asthma and allergies, diabetes, sickle [...]

Clues Your Toddler May Have Asthma Asthma may be hard to detect in young children because they can't explain how they are feeling, and breathing tests are not as easy to do. Early detection and treatment can prevent scary breathing episodes, problems with exercise and emergency [...]

Patient Education and Health The Patient Education Program at National Jewish Health provides many free educational opportunities and support groups to assist patients and caregivers with managing illnesses and chronic conditions. Attend adult and pediatric education classes, watch health videos, and download free patient education materials. View Resource [...]

Family Asthma Guide This child-friendly, colorful guide explains what asthma is, what triggers it, and how an asthma management plan can help. Provided by the Children's Health Fund. View Resource