Taking Charge of Asthma: A Lifetime Strategy

Taking Charge of Asthma: A Lifetime Strategy
ISBN-10
0471247049
ISBN-13
9780471247043
Category
Health & Fitness / Allergies
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
1998-08-04
Publisher
Wiley
Author
Betty B. Wray

Description

Asthma touches all ages, races, and walks of life, and it is on the rise both in frequency and in severity. Taking Charge of Asthma provides practical, up-to-date information to help you develop an effective personal strategy for managing your symptoms.

World-renowned asthma expert Dr. Betty Wray outlines specific steps you can take to control your environment and reduce the onset and severity of attacks. She lists clinically tested foods, fabrics, and substances that can trigger asthma. Dr. Wray also explains the connection between asthma and allergies, details occupational hazards, lists alternative strategies, and tells how to work with your doctor—and how to make the most with the least medication. She also offers authoritative advice on helping children with asthma lead healthier, happier lives. This fact-packed handbook includes 800 numbers, helplines, Web sites, asthma organizations, and treatment centers. Taking Charge of Asthma includes everything you need to know about:

  • The causes of asthma
  • The best diagnostic methods
  • The latest treatments

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