Asthma information for teens
Subtitle: health tips about managing asthma and related concerns including facts about asthma causes, triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
By: edited by Karen Bellenir.
Contributors: Bellenir, Karen.
Series: Teen health series
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9780780807709
Subjects: Asthma -- Popular works.; Teenagers -- Diseases -- Popular works.
Genres: Popular works.
Description: "Provides basic consumer health information for teens on diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic asthma. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading."--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Asthma : an overview; title: Frequently asked questions about asthma; title: Asthma statistics; title: Asthma : a concern for minority populations; title: Introduction to the respiratory system; title: Coughing : a defense mechanism and a symptom; title: Explaining the different types of asthma; title: Allergic asthma; title: Exercise-induced asthma; title: How to tell if you have asthma; title: How to find an asthma doctor who meets your needs; title: How doctors diagnose asthma; title: What is a peak flow meter?; title: Spirometry; title: Pulmonary function test; title: Bronchial provocation test; title: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) test; title: When should you see an allergist?; title: Allergy testing; title: Taking control of your asthma; title: Asthma attacks; title: Asthma action plan; title: Understanding the different types of asthma medicine; title: What you need to know about antihistamines and asthma; title: What you need to know about anti-IgE treatment; title: What you need to know about bronchodilators; title: What you need to know about corticosteroids; title: ^What you need to know about cromolyn sodium; title: What you need to know about montelukast and other leukotriene modifiers; title: What you need to know about theophylline; title: Managing your medication supply; title: How to use medication devices; title: Treating nasal symptoms to improve asthma; title: Recognizing and reducing side effects from asthma medications; title: Do inhaled steroids stunt growth?; title: Asthma and bone health; title: Inhaled steroids and the risk of glaucoma; title: Alternative therapies : do they have a role in asthma treatment?; title: Why nonadherence to treatment plans is a common problem; title: Questions to ask when asthma doesn't get better; title: Asthma emergencies; title: How can I deal with my asthma?; title: Keeping fit when you have asthma; title: Nutrition and asthma; title: Teen smoking and asthma; title: Controlling asthma triggers in the home; title: The real truth about cats and dogs and asthma; title: Air pollution and outdoor triggers; title: Traveling with asthma; title: School issues and asthma management; title: ^When students with asthma head for college; title: Asthma research highlights; title: Early childhood ear infections linked to asthma; title: Allergy shots can sometimes prevent asthma; title: Do hormonal cycles affect asthma?; title: Respiratory risks associated with pollution; title: Enzyme may play unexpected role in asthma; title: Two studies show inhaled corticosteroids more effective that other medications; title: Study links chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma; title: The future of asthma treatment; title: Asthma organizations; title: If you would like to read more about asthma.