num_pages: 416
description: Statistics show that up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from allergies and at least 10 percent suffer from asthma. That translates into almost five million American children affected by both allergies and asthma. And as Dr. Allen J. Dozor, head of one of the largest pediatric pulmonary practices in the United States, has seen among his patients, some of the most upsetting effects of allergies and asthma are the psychological wounds inflicted on a child's self-image. There is the constant protectiveness from caregivers, confusing limits and rules, headaches, obesity, shortness of breath, and sleep deprivation. In some cases these side effects, such as stress and obesity, cycle back to make the original condition worse.Dr. Dozor's plan, developed over the last twenty years, is designed to empower both parents and children. His warmhearted but reality-based approach includes
language: English
title: The Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids: A Complete Program to Help Your Child Live a Full and Active Life
titlecomplete: The Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids: A Complete Program to Help Your Child Live a Full and Active Life
ratings_count: 9
publisher: Touchstone