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"All about Asthma: Stop Suffering and Start Living is an astute examination of a disease that persists despite the best efforts of medical science. Dr. Polk, an expert with over 40 years of experience"
List of contents
* Introduction * The Asthmatic Patient * The Lungs: What They Are and How They Work * The Causes of Bronchospasm * Making the Diagnosis of Asthma * The Role of Allergies in Causing Asthma * Laboratory Tests in the Management of Asthma * Bronchial Dilators and Ephedrine and Caffeine Families of Drugs * Cortisonelike Drugs * Other Useful Drugs * Breathing Exercises and Airway Obstruction * Management of Acute Asthma * Management of Long-Standing Asthma * Asthma in Children * Asthma and Pregnancy * Wheezing in Other Diseases * Coming Soon to Your Local Pharmacy? * Alternative Asthma Treatments * Finding and Working with Your Doctor * The Take-Home Message * Endnotes * Bibliography * Appendix Sources of Additional Information * Appendix Sources of Asthma and Average Peak Flows * Index
Summary
Manage the challenges of asthma more easily and effectively with this complete guide to helpful coping methods—from dietary needs to home remedies.
With recommendations on what to do during an asthma attack, warning lists of foods and preservatives that can trigger them, and the latest information on drug treatments, home remedies, and alternative ways to control the disease, All About Asthma will help readers cope more effectively with daily respiratory challenges. With sound advice for both adults and children, All About Asthma is one of the most comprehensive home health references available.
