Download or read book The Sheldon Short Guide to Asthma written by Mark Greener and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asthma affects 1.1 million children (1 in 11) and 4.3 million adults (1 in 12) in the UK – that’s one in five households. Fortunately, effective modern drugs mean that deaths from asthma are less rare than they used to be, especially in view of the millions of people who suffer from the disease in the UK. Nevertheless, one person dies from asthma in the UK every seven hours – and most are adults. Adults also account for 58 per cent of hospital admissions for asthma. The UK still has some of the highest asthma rates in Europe, yet, asthma in adults rarely gets the attention it deserves. This book aims to redress the balance. Topics include: What is asthma? Types of asthma Common asthma triggers Occupational asthma Diagnosing asthma in adults Treating asthma in adults Coping with asthma: beyond drugs
Download or read book The Sheldon Short Guide to Diabetes written by Mark Greener and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poorly controlled diabetes can cut up to 20 years from your life expectancy. And it’s on the rise, affecting nearly 3 million people in the UK (1 in 20). Much suffering could be avoided if people took control of their diabetes sooner. This concise, authoritative guide shows how a healthy, balanced diet helps avoid the worse complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease, impotence and poor vision. Topics include: · The pancreas – controlling glucose levels · Types of diabetes and their symptoms · Risk factors for diabetes · Complications of poorly controlled diabetes · Treating diabetes with drugs · Treating diabetes by changing your lifestyle · Diet and diabetes – the first steps · Using supplements safely
Download or read book The Sheldon Short Guide to Liver Disease written by Mark Greener and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liver disease is the leading cause of death in the UK after heart, cancer, stroke and respiratory disease. The good news is that liver disease can often be prevented or to some extent even repaired. This book looks at lifestyle factors and medical interventions that can help. Topics include: the liver and its functions types of liver disease and their symptoms, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cancer tests and checks treatments from your doctor lifestyle factors, such as cutting out alcohol and eating a healthy diet complementary remedies
Download or read book The Sheldon Short Guide to Heart Attacks written by Mark Greener and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coronary heart disease (CHD) still the leading cause of death in the UK - heart attacks kill about 88,000 people a year – around one person every six minutes Despite these sobering statistics, a heart attack isn’t a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments and increased awareness. This short. Reassuring book shows how combining drugs and lifestyle changes can help you survive - and prevent - heart attacks. Topics include: · The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system · Risk factors for heart attack · Causes of heart attacks · Symptoms in men, women, and the elderly · Why rapid treatment helps you survive · Prognosis and the prospects of living a normal life · How you and the doctor can increase the chances of survival
Download or read book The Sheldon Short Guide to Stroke Recovery written by Mark Greener and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stroke can devastate mental and physical wellbeing, but, lifestyle changes, combined with medication, can reduce your risk of further stroke by 80 per cent. This short, easy to read guide advises on preventing stroke, making the most of medical treatment and living a full life after a stroke. Topics include: why and how a stroke may happen key warning symptoms risk factors diagnosis and treatment rehabilitation advice for carers
Download or read book Asthma written by Catherine Short and published by Need2Know. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you, your child, or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with asthma, this book will provide you with practical information and advice to help gain speedy control of symptoms and in turn, improve quality of life.
Download or read book Asthma written by Catherine Short and published by BX.Plans Ltd.. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 8 and 10% of children and 5% of adults suffer with asthma. A long-term condition, asthma is a common disease of the airways, caused by inflammation, resulting in symptoms of breathlessness, cough and wheeze. This informative, easy-to-read guide is written for those readers who are affected by this debilitating and sometimes serious condition. If they, their child or someone they know has recently been diagnosed with asthma, this book will provide them with practical information and advice to help gain speedy control of symptoms and in turn, improve quality of life. This book explains the diagnosis and symptoms of asthma and looks at how it affects all age groups. There is also a detailed section describing the differing treatment options. Another part focuses on how to use inhalers effectively. One chapter offers advice on how to recognise an asthma attack and how to deal with it. Understanding asthma is the key to gaining control of the symptoms and enjoying life.
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 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 Dr Tom Plaut s Asthma Guide for People of All Ages written by Thomas F. Plaut and published by Pedipress, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pediatrician Plaut, a specialist in asthma treatment (Children with Asthma: A Guide for Parents, not reviewed, etc.), makes no bones about it: A well-informed patient, working with a knowledgeable health-care practitioner, can control his or her disease so completely that 'you will have symptoms no more than two days per week, will rarely miss school or work because of asthma, will rarely require an urgent visit to the doctor or emergency room, and will be able to exercise as long and as hard as anyone else.' Plaut goes on to provide readers-even those suffering frequent severe attacks of the disease-with the tools and an action plan for reaching these goals. He explains the anatomy and physiology of the disease; what asthma medications are available and how to use them (the proper technique when inhaling a medication is vital); and how to monitor and interpret peak flow (a measure of lung function and the most important early indicator of trouble). Plaut then discusses treatment plans in depth and includes clear, well-designed forms for tracking the disease and its treatment, plus a short 'asthma diary' for patients and their physicians. First-rate help, indispensable for those with asthma. ($30,000 ad/promo) ; 336 pg.-
Download or read book Essential Guide to Asthma written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living with Asthma written by R. M. Youngson and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains in clear, non-technical language everything you need to know to cope successfully with this important condition.
Download or read book Can I tell you about Asthma written by Lesley Mills and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Alfie - a young boy with asthma. Alfie invites readers to learn about asthma from his perspective, describing how it feels to have an asthma attack and what the common triggers are. He talks about the challenges of having asthma and how important it is that his friends and the people around him can recognise the signs when he starts feeling short of breath and know how to help. Alfie also gives simple instructions on using asthma inhalers and other medical treatments. This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Download or read book Asthma written by Allan Weinstein and published by Fawcett Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical self-help program explains the nature of the widespread ailment, and shows how sufferers can avoid expense and difficulty by controlling the illness at home
Download or read book Breathe Easy written by Jonathan H. Weiss and published by . This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaches control of frequency and severity of asthma attacks through awareness of asthma triggers, relaxation exercises, and medications. Contains resources and a parent guide.
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 A Kid s Guide to Asthma written by Rae Simons and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A revised and updated edition of Why can't I breathe?: kids & asthma ... published in 2009 by Alpha House"--Copyright page.
