Asthma for Dummies
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Book Overview
The incidence of asthma is rising dramatically in the United Statesand across the globe. Asthma affects 17 million people in the U.S.and is the most common chronic childhood disease. If you or someoneyou love suffers from asthma, you know that there is nocure--however, with proper care, asthmatics can lead normal, active, and fulfilling lives. Now you can breathe easy with thisplain-English guide, which clearly explains the prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.
Asthma For Dummies will help asthma sufferers and theirloved ones get a strong handle on managing the disease. Dr. WilliamBerger, one of the nation's foremost experts on allergies andasthma, gives you the tools you need to:
Understand the relationship between allergies and asthmaIdentify your asthma triggersPrepare for your first doctor's visitAllergy-proof your home or office environmentAvoid asthma complicationsFind outside supportFeaturing up-to-date coverage of childhood asthma, thiseasy-to-understand guide covers all the vital issues surroundingasthma, including handling food allergies, exercising whenasthmatic, asthma during pregnancy, and all the latest medications.You'll find tips on avoiding allergens that cause respiratorysymptoms, testing for allergies, and dealing with HMOs. Thisfact-packed guide also features:
A dedicated chapter to asthma in the elderlyThe latest information on Claritin and Clarinex, two commonallergy medications taken by those with asthmaThe interrelationships between asthma and other respiratorycomplications of untreated allergy such as ear, sinus, tonsil, andadenoid diseaseExtensive information on controller drugs and rescuemedicationsFuture trends in asthma therapyOffering the latest on allergy shots and tips for traveling withasthma, Asthma for Dummies will relieve your anxiety aboutasthma, help you control your triggers, and manage the diseaselong-term.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0764542338
ISBN13:9780764542336
Release Date:March 2004
Publisher:For Dummies
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 7.3" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
This book and a good HEPA machine - breathe easy!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A great book, almost as good as the Allergies and Asthma for Dummies book. Required reading for the Respircare Analytical training course.
A great first asthma book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I was skeptical of the name. However, I leafed through it (and many other asthma books) in a brick and mortar store before I bought this book. And I am so grateful! It's easy to read, but doesn't shy away from the technical and biological concepts you should know. It has nice diagrams for those of us who need the visuals to understand somewhat complicated biology. I feel so much more informed about my disease after having read this book. I feel like I can talk with my doctors and know what questions to ask them, and understand their responses! I can honestly say that after reading this book, I was able to advocate for my own health enough that I feel I can breathe properly and happily now. There are medications and small lifestyle changes out there that can improve an asthmatic's quality of life immensely. But it is important first to understand the disease itself and then what each medication or technique may do to help. This book is a good start, and I highly recommend taking the step to improve your well-being.
Practical, genuine, and doable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Asthma is serious; 15 people die of asthma each day yet many people don't take their symptoms seriously. Asthma for Dummies is both serious and yet conversational. It's practical, genuine and doable. It's got something of value for anyone interested in predicting, preventing, and responding to symptoms proactively. Nancy Sander President Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics www.breatherville.org
A Dust Mite's Favorite Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book was extremely helpful in answering my questions about a recurrence of asthma after being free of symptoms for many, many years. I learned that you never really outgrow asthma and a recurrence is not unusual. I thought the book focused too much on allergies and did not explain how humidity might effect asthma. My symptoms get worse on chilly nights after a day of rain so weather seems to be my asthma trigger. Also the book does not contain any information on asthma support groups and neglects to cover controversial theories about asthma. However, it does describe all the medications you might be prescribed and their possible side effects.
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