Asthma: Questions You Have, Answers You Need (Questions You Have...Answers You Need Series)

Powerful Information You Need To Prevent Or Live With Asthma--A Reversible And Controllable DiseaseAsthma affects nearly fifteen million Americans. It is the cause of nearly three million lost workdays; the most common chronic disease among children; the leading cause of absenteeism from American schools--and even potentially deadly.Asthma: Questions You Have...Answers You Need gives you a clear understanding of this disease and provides the most up-to-date information on how to prevent and control it. This book answers hundreds of essential questions, including: What are asthma's common and distinctive symptoms? What are the latest tests and treatments? How does stress affect asthma? Is there a genetic factor? What are the key asthma triggers and how do you avoid them? How do exercise, foods, and weather affect asthma? When does an asthma attack require a trip to the emergency room? What kind of doctor can best treat asthma? And Much, Much More! This book answers hundreds of questions you need and cuts through the medical jargon. You'll learn about the effectiveness and side effects of both traditional and powerful new drugs' how doctors decide which treatment path is best