Download or read book The Asthma Sourcebook written by Francis V. Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-12-30 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about: The full range of treatment options, including the latest research and drug therapies; Proven techniques to reduce the risk and severity of asthma attacks; Recognizing and avoiding asthma allergens.--COVER.
Download or read book The Asthma Sourcebook written by Francis V. Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the signs and symptoms of asthma, conditions triggering attacks and how to avoid them, drug treatments, inhalers and nebulizers, and psychological aspects of the disorder.
Download or read book Asthma Sourcebook Sixth Edition written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers consumer health information about diagnosis, treatment, and management of asthma, including facts about coping with the disease and minimizing triggers, along with a special section on asthma in children. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book Asthma Sourcebook written by Williams Angela Ed and published by Omnigraphic, Incorporated. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers consumer health information about diagnosis, treatment, and management of asthma, including facts about coping with the disease and minimizing triggers, along with a special section on asthma in children. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book Asthma Sourcebook written by Karen Bellenir and published by Omnigraphics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides basic consumer health information about causes, triggers, treatment, and management of asthma. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Asthma Sourcebook written by Annemarie Muth and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Despite major advancements in its treatment, asthma cases and deaths are on the increase in the United States and in many other Western countries." "This Source book brings together current information on the reasons for the rise, including better diagnosis of the disease, increased exposure to environmental allergens and irritants, increased exposure of children to parents' tobacco smoke, and psychosocial and socioeconomic factors. In addition, statistical data, reports on research and prevention measures, and new treatment programs are presented. A comprehensive glossary and directory of professional organizations and online resources provide guidance to readers for further help and information."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book The Asthma Sourcebook Everything You Need To Know About written by Adams and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Asthma Sourcebook written by Francis V. Adams and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-12-30 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about: The full range of treatment options, including the latest research and drug therapies; Proven techniques to reduce the risk and severity of asthma attacks; Recognizing and avoiding asthma allergens.--COVER.
Download or read book Bronchial Asthma written by M. Eric Gershwin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-08-17 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully updated edition of a widely respected classic on the diagnosis and management of asthma in a variety of patient subpopulations. Though this fifth edition continues to emphasize the definition, medications, and use of asthma treatment plans, it also focuses on the special needs patient, including the pediatric patient, the pregnant patient, and the patient undergoing surgery, as well as on the perennial issues of exercise and asthma, pulmonary aspergillosis, occupation, recreational drug use, and psychological/social considerations. Highlights for the fifth edition include a liberal use of tables and charts to make the book more practical and user-friendly, updates on the many new pharmaceuticals used to treat asthma, and first-time sections on food sensitivity and the diagnosis of asthma.
Download or read book Asthma Sourcebook written by Sandra J. Judd and published by Omnigraphics. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic consumer health information about diagnosis, treatment, and management of asthma, including facts about coping with the disease and minimizing triggers, along with a special section on asthma in children. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book The Asthma Self care Book written by Geri Harrington and published by HarperTorch. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ONLY BOOK OF ITS KIND WRITTEN BY -- AND FOR -- AN ASTHMATIC More than twenty million people in America now suffer from asthma, and the numbers are continuing to rise. An asthmatic who almost died from an asthma attack, Geri Harrington shares her wisdom and knowledge with fellow sufferers to help them avoid a similar experience and learn to control their condition. In this unique, thoroughly researched, and comprehensive guide, she offers the most up-to-date information on the disease, its causes, and its treatment. Find out: -- What to do if you think you have asthma -- The role of the physician and medication, including inhalers -- what works for you -- Recognizing and dealing with asthma triggers -- including breathing techniques -- The truth about exercise and asthma -- including breathing techniques -- How to help the asthmatic child -- How to manage your asthma now and in the years ahead -- And much more
Download or read book Asthma For Dummies written by William E. Berger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe easier and live a full life with proper asthma treatment Asthma For Dummies is a reassuring and realistic guide to managing asthma, whether you’re living with it yourself or have a loved one who suffers from the disease. It’s packed with authoritative information on symptoms and diagnosis, plus resources you can use to enhance long-term asthma management. Find the best treatments and reduce asthma complications with compassionate advice and all the latest details on medication options, including asthma controller drugs, rescue asthma medications, and future trends in asthma therapy. Discover the most common triggers and suggestions for avoiding them in daily life. With the expert advice in this Dummies guide, you can tackle asthma. Learn all the basics about diagnosing and managing asthma in adults and children Find out about the newest treatments, therapies, and alternative strategies Prepare for your doctor’s appointment with questions to ask and ideas for working through financial concerns Know what to do about complications, dual diagnoses, and special circumstances This updated edition of Asthma For Dummies is a must-have for asthmatics and parents of asthmatic children.
Download or read book Asthma written by Graeme P. Currie and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asthma is a common chronic condition affecting the airways. It is becoming increasingly recognised by health care workers. Epidemiological studies suggest that, along with other atopic diseases, its prevalence is rising. This book will provide a practical, evidence-based guide to the main aspects of asthma.
Download or read book The Asthma Self help Book written by Paul J. Hannaway and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Easy Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Asthma Second Edition written by Winfred Henson and published by Winfred Henson . This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ignorance about the disease of asthma kills. Knowledge about asthma saves lives. This book will teach you how to recognize the signs of asthma. How to correctly identify the asthma severity category based on symptoms, pulmonary function, interference with your daily activities, or your use of quick-relief medicines. This book will answer questions you need to know the answers to like; Do I have asthma? How do I know when and how to use my medicine? How do I use the different devices the asthma medicines come with? What is a peak flow meter and why do I need one? Will I grow out of this? Can I still engage in my favorite sport? How does my medicine work? What’s happening inside my lungs when I’m having an asthma attack? First, we’ll discuss exactly what asthma is and why it’s dangerous. Various definitions of asthma have been used over the years but as the medical community has learned more about the disease, the definition has been made more and more accurate. In this book, we’ll explain how your various asthma medicines work by pointing to their place of action within the current asthma definition. We’ll discuss at length how the various asthma devices are used and point out the things you should always do and the things that you should never do. We’ll explain what a trigger is and how to avoid them. We’ll make this often complicated subject of asthma a simple matter that you’ll easily be able to understand and remember.
Download or read book Asthma For Dummies written by William E. Berger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incidence of asthma is rising dramatically in the United States and across the globe. Asthma affects 17 million people in the U.S. and is the most common chronic childhood disease. If you or someone you love suffers from asthma, you know that there is no cure—however, with proper care, asthmatics can lead normal, active, and fulfilling lives. Now you can breathe easy with this plain-English guide, which clearly explains the prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of the disease. Asthma For Dummies will help asthma sufferers and their loved ones get a strong handle on managing the disease. Dr. William Berger, one of the nation’s foremost experts on allergies and asthma, gives you the tools you need to: Understand the relationship between allergies and asthma Identify your asthma triggers Prepare for your first doctor’s visit Allergy-proof your home or office environment Avoid asthma complications Find outside support Featuring up-to-date coverage of childhood asthma, this easy-to-understand guide covers all the vital issues surrounding asthma, including handling food allergies, exercising when asthmatic, asthma during pregnancy, and all the latest medications. You’ll find tips on avoiding allergens that cause respiratory symptoms, testing for allergies, and dealing with HMOs. This fact-packed guide also features: A dedicated chapter to asthma in the elderly The latest information on Claritin and Clarinex, two common allergy medications taken by those with asthma The interrelationships between asthma and other respiratory complications of untreated allergy such as ear, sinus, tonsil, and adenoid disease Extensive information on controller drugs and rescue medications Future trends in asthma therapy Offering the latest on allergy shots and tips for traveling with asthma, Asthma for Dummies will relieve your anxiety about asthma, help you control your triggers, and manage the disease long-term.
