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245 00 $aAsthma information for teens :$bhealth tips about managing asthma and related concerns including facts about asthma causes, triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment /$cedited by Karen Bellenir.
260 $aDetroit, MI :$bOmnigraphics,$cc2005.
300 $axiii, 386 p. :$bill. ;$c24 cm.
440 0 $aTeen health series
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 2 $aAsthma : an overview -- Frequently asked questions about asthma -- Asthma statistics -- Asthma : a concern for minority populations -- Introduction to the respiratory system -- Coughing : a defense mechanism and a symptom -- Explaining the different types of asthma -- Allergic asthma -- Exercise-induced asthma -- How to tell if you have asthma -- How to find an asthma doctor who meets your needs -- How doctors diagnose asthma -- What is a peak flow meter? -- Spirometry -- Pulmonary function test -- Bronchial provocation test -- Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) test -- When should you see an allergist? -- Allergy testing -- Taking control of your asthma -- Asthma attacks -- Asthma action plan -- Understanding the different types of asthma medicine -- What you need to know about antihistamines and asthma -- What you need to know about anti-IgE treatment -- What you need to know about bronchodilators -- What you need to know about corticosteroids --^What you need to know about cromolyn sodium -- What you need to know about montelukast and other leukotriene modifiers -- What you need to know about theophylline -- Managing your medication supply -- How to use medication devices -- Treating nasal symptoms to improve asthma -- Recognizing and reducing side effects from asthma medications -- Do inhaled steroids stunt growth? -- Asthma and bone health -- Inhaled steroids and the risk of glaucoma -- Alternative therapies : do they have a role in asthma treatment? -- Why nonadherence to treatment plans is a common problem -- Questions to ask when asthma doesn't get better -- Asthma emergencies -- How can I deal with my asthma? -- Keeping fit when you have asthma -- Nutrition and asthma -- Teen smoking and asthma -- Controlling asthma triggers in the home -- The real truth about cats and dogs and asthma -- Air pollution and outdoor triggers -- Traveling with asthma -- School issues and asthma management --^When students with asthma head for college -- Asthma research highlights -- Early childhood ear infections linked to asthma -- Allergy shots can sometimes prevent asthma -- Do hormonal cycles affect asthma? -- Respiratory risks associated with pollution -- Enzyme may play unexpected role in asthma -- Two studies show inhaled corticosteroids more effective that other medications -- Study links chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma -- The future of asthma treatment -- Asthma organizations -- If you would like to read more about asthma.
520 $a"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.
650 0 $aAsthma$vPopular works.
650 0 $aTeenagers$xDiseases$vPopular works.
700 1 $aBellenir, Karen.
856 41 $3Table of contents$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip056/2005001376.html
856 42 $3Book review (E-STREAMS)$uhttp://www.e-streams.com/es0905/es0905%5F4412.html
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