Asthma is a distressing condition for all sufferers and their families. For some patients, it is, of course, a potential fatal disease. Yet advances in diagnosis and management mean that most patients with asthma can now be diagnosed accurately and treated effectively.
. . . This is a book to breathe by!" —Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy Discover how to: Use rescue medications Allergy-proof your home Deal with doctors and insurance Handle food allergies Avoid asthma complications Find outside support
Comprised of 19 chapters, this book begins with a detailed account of the intimate biophysical mechanism of sensitization, the phenomenona of anaphylaxis, and allergy.
Learn asthma care essentials -- from top experts at the Partners Asthma Center "This book teaches physicians and other healthcare professionals how to recognize and treat asthma exacerbations and was inspired by patients and their ...
Offers information on asthma, from the physiology of an asthma attack to the latest treatments, with a section of frequently asked questions
Employs the letters of the alphabet to introduce terms related to asthma and its treatment.
This volume is a step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to know about the causes of asthma and how it can be prevented and treated.
Sean's nebulizer mask and his imagination aid in his recovery following an asthma attack. Includes information on childhood asthma and how to control its symptoms.
Asthma is a long-term condition that reduces the amount of air flowing in and out of the lungs.
This fully updated fifth edition of 'Fast Facts: Asthma' discusses recent trends in an easy-reference format, while highlighting imminent new developments, to provide a valuable resource for general practitioners, specialist asthma nurses ...
Author Barbara Sheen provides your readers with essential information on asthma. Straightforward, careful explanations offer insight into what it is, what causes it, and how people live with asthma.