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

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 Asthma Sourcebook

The Asthma Sourcebook
Author: Francis V. Adams
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1998
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780737300161

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.

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.

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.

Everything You Wanted to Know about Asthma

Everything You Wanted to Know about Asthma
Author: Ashok Birbal Jain
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2004-06-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 8122308740

An estimated 15 million Indians suffer from asthma. the ailment remains mostly a life-long problem that cannot be cured completely. However, the attacks can be prevented or controlled. For this, one must understand the causes, treatment options, lifestyle changes etc. Doctors are reluctant to use steroids, fearing their side- effects. Inhalation therapy is also not used optimally. With over 20 years experience in treating asthma, the doctor couple cover all these aspects in their book. Some patients are reluctant to use allopathy. Therefore, information on alternative therapies (homeopathy, ayurveda, naturopathy and yoga) has also been included. the book will help patients manage mild episodes at home and decide when to visit the doctor. By following instructions, patients can also prevent the onset of acute attacks. With this book, primary level doctors can diagnose and treat patients easily and also educate them on preventing attacks.

Reversing Asthma

Reversing Asthma
Author: Richard Firshein
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1996
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780446518239

A unique program to combat asthma focuses on eliminating the underlying causes of the disease and references up-to-date information about nutrition, vitamin therapy, food allergies, immunological research, and alternative therapies.

I Have Asthma

I Have Asthma
Author: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Publisher: Paw Prints
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-07-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781442024434

The child in this story suffers from asthma, a chronic condition that sometimes produces frightening attacks. But kids learn that with proper medical supervision and treatment, asthma can be kept under control, and kids who are affected by it can live happy, active, and normal lives. As preschool and early-grades children read these illustrated What Do You Know About? Books , or have them read to them, they will be encouraged to explore their own feelings about problems that might be bothering them, or to find answers to a wide array of questions that puzzle them. The books have appealing color illustrations on every page, and each title features a short section of advice to parents. What Do You Know About? Books are available in both English and Spanish language editions.