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What You Need to Know about Asthma

by Evelyn B. Kelly
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While some individuals with asthma consider the condition only a minor nuisance, for others it significantly interferes with daily activities and may even be life-threatening. This book offers readers a broad introduction to this common respiratory issue.
Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms, swelling, and excess mucus production in the bronchial passages of the lungs. This triggers coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. While asthma can usually be managed with medications and avoidance of certain triggers, it's a serious—potentially deadly—chronic disease.
What You Need to Know about Asthma is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Inside Diseases and Disorders

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 11, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9798216164326

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9798216164326
      • File size: 553 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2022

      About 25 million (or one in 12) U.S. Americans of all ages suffer from asthma. For some asthma is a minor nuisance, but for many it impacts their school- and workdays, as well as their home life and recreational activities; it can also be life-threatening. In this book, medical writer Kelly explores the nature of asthma; its possible causes (including environmental and genetic causes); diagnosis, and symptoms; treatments and their benefits and side effects; and current research on future treatments and potential cures. VERDICT An excellent and concise, yet clear and comprehensive overview of a common disease. Should benefit new and longtime asthma patients, their parents and other relatives, and school personnel.--Marcia Welsh

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • Kindle Book
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  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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