"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."
By:
Evelyn B. Kelly Ph.D.
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Annotated edition
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 482g
ISBN: 9781440875571
ISBN 10: 144087557X
Series: Inside Diseases and Disorders
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 11 January 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
,
Primary
,
Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Essential Questions Chapter 1 What Is Asthma? Chapter 2 The History of Asthma Chapter 3 Causes and Risk Factors Chapter 4 Signs and Symptoms Chapter 5 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Chapter 6 Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications Chapter 7 Effects on Family and Friends Chapter 8 Prevention Chapter 9 Issues and Controversies Chapter 10 Current Research and Future Directions Case Studies Glossary Directory of Resources Bibliography Index
Evelyn B. Kelly, PhD, is adjunct professor at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, FL, and a freelance writer on medical topics.
Reviews for What You Need to Know about Asthma
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. * Library Journal *
