Severe Asthma

Severe Asthma
Author: Kian Fan Chung
Publisher: European Respiratory Society
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2019-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1849841047

Severe asthma is a form of asthma that responds poorly to currently available medication, and its patients represent those with greatest unmet needs. In the last 10 years, substantial progress has been made in terms of understanding some of the mechanisms that drive severe asthma; there have also been concomitant advances in the recognition of specific molecular phenotypes. This ERS Monograph covers all aspects of severe asthma – epidemiology, diagnosis, mechanisms, treatment and management – but has a particular focus on recent understanding of mechanistic heterogeneity based on an analytic approach using various ‘omics platforms applied to clinically well-defined asthma cohorts. How these advances have led to improved management targets is also emphasised. This book brings together the clinical and scientific expertise of those from around the world who are collaborating to solve the problem of severe asthma.

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies
Author: Mayo Clinic
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-10-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781603201599

Many common health problems can be treated with simple remedies you can do at home. Even if the steps you take don't cure the problem, they can relieve symptoms and allow you to go about your daily life, or at least help you until you're able to see a doctor. Some remedies, such as changing your diet to deal with heartburn or adapting your home environment to cope with chronic pain, may seem like common sense. You may have questions about when to apply heat or cold to injuries, what helps relieve the itch of an insect bite, or whether certain herbs, vitamins or minerals are really effective against the common cold or insomnia. You'll find these answers and more in Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies. In situations involving your health or the health of your family, the same questions typically arise: What actions can I take that are immediate, safe and effective? When should I contact my doctor? What symptoms signal an emergency? Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies clearly defines these questions with regard to your health concerns and guides you to choose the appropriate and most effective response.

I Have Asthma

I Have Asthma
Author: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780764137853

After a young boy has trouble breathing during soccer practice, he is taken to his doctor who says that he has asthma, but he learns that with proper treatment and medical supervision, his asthma can be kept under control.

Fast Facts: Asthma for Patients and their Supporters

Fast Facts: Asthma for Patients and their Supporters
Author: J. Harrington
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2020-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1912776650

Asthma is a long-term condition that reduces the amount of air flowing in and out of the lungs. Whether your symptoms are mild, difficult-to-control or severe, it is important to be in control of your asthma. The information in this booklet is designed to help you and your family better understand the condition, what triggers it and how to treat it. It includes clear instructions for good inhaler technique and emphasizes the importance of having an Asthma Action Plan in place so that you know: • when and how often to take your treatment • how to tell if your symptoms are getting worse • what to do when your symptoms get worse. With simple clear illustrations, explanation of medical terms and space to write down the questions you want to ask your doctor or nurse, this resource will help you take control of your asthma. Contents: • What is asthma? • What causes asthma? • What are the symptoms of asthma? • What are the tests for asthma? • What medications are used to treat asthma? • Inhalers and spacers • Your Asthma Action Plan • How do I prevent an asthma attack? • How do I manage an asthma attack? • Difficult-to-control asthma • Severe asthma • Treatment of severe asthma • Exercise-induced asthma • Occupational asthma • Asthma in older people • Asthma in pregnancy • Asthma in children

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Taking Control of Asthma

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Taking Control of Asthma
Author: Christopher H. Fanta
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780743224789

This is the most comprehensive, authoritative guide to asthma, covering everything from the causes of attacks to the best treatment program, and featuring practical, straightforward advice on handling special cases.

Asthma

Asthma
Author: J Douglas
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2010-08-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1840765135

As the series title implies each Clinician's Desk Reference is a practical resource and a daily aid for physicians in the hospital setting and in primary care.Asthma is one of the most important chronic disorders in the developed world. Evidence from around the world shows the prevalence of asthma has increased considerably since 1975, and now affe

Fed Up with Asthma

Fed Up with Asthma
Author: Sue Dengate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2003
Genre: Asthma
ISBN: 9781740510561

Guidebook for asthma sufferers. Examines the scientific research that shows links between a range of synthetic and natural food substances, such as sulphites, MSG and salicytates, and the increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with asthma. Provides a diet to prevent and manage asthma, a checklist of food additives and breathing lessons. Includes contact addresses and index. Author is a food intolerance consultant specialising in children's health. Her previous books are 'Different Kids' and 'The Failsafe Cookbook'.

The Asthmas

The Asthmas
Author: Vibeke Backer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2022-09-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000638871

The field of asthma has expanded in the last decade with specific drugs targeting the disease mechanisms. This book is an updated treatise covering diagnoses, phenotypes and endotypes of asthma along with its management. It includes diagnostic work-up which is required prior to medical assistance and basic immunology assessment, illustrating the types, severity, number of exacerbations due to disease activity, allergy or infections. As the treatment selection has changed from one size fits all to precision-based medicine, it aims to refine asthma management with right medication usage, neither overuse nor underuse, and initiation of the new hospital administered biologic drugs. Key Features • Covers both respiratory physiology and airway inflammation • Highlights the use of biologic drugs • Discusses precision-based medicine • Explores the comorbidities through clinical cases

A Cure for Asthma?

A Cure for Asthma?
Author: David L. Hahn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013-09-30
Genre: Asthma
ISBN: 9780989696005

This book challenges conventional wisdom about the causes and treatments of asthma. Could hard-to-treat asthma be triggered by a persistent infection? Dr. David Hahn presents the scientific evidence and compelling case histories that led him to his surprising conclusion. He describes the treatment protocol he has used successfully. Find out if your asthma might be cured instead of managed.