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The MedlinePlus Magazine includes several links to asthma information. The bottom of the page includes links that contain information such as disclaimers, copyright, and privacy information. It also contains links that provide information on the contributors of information to the Website. The privacy statement clearly provides visitors and subscribers with the assurance that their information will not be shared. All the information on the site is therefore provided on the basis of full disclosure, both of the information itself and on information providers. This Website is therefore very reliable, and also includes information on a myriad of other health topics, which will be helpful for Amy if she wants more information on her other conditions as well.

Suspicious Website: http://www.asthmaanswersonline.com/cures-asthma/

This Website indicates that asthma can in fact be cured. Prominently displayed at the top of the...

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The site encourages visitors to rely only on "natural" remedies for their asthma problems, which could in fact aggravate the condition.
Furthermore, there are no disclosure links on the page to indicate the identity of the creators or the providers of information. In addition to the "fabulous bargain" book, there are also several Google ads on the site, indicating that the main purpose of the site is commercial. This Website is therefore not recommended as reliable for information on asthma.

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