Asthma For Dummies (ePub)

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.