Asthma - The Essential Guide Catherine Short

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 of you who are affected by this debilitating and sometimes serious condition. 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. This book explains the diagnosis and symptoms of asthma and looks at how it affects all age groups. You will also find a detailed section describing the differing treatment options. Another part focuses on how to use your inhalers effectively. One chapter offers advice on how to recognise an asthma attack and how to deal with it. Understanding your asthma is the key to gaining control of your symptoms and enjoying... Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Asthma - The Essential Guide (Catherine Short)