100 questions & answers about asthma by Plottel, Claudia S instant download

100 questions & answers about asthma by Plottel, Claudia S instant download

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-202) and index, Part 1. Asthma: Facts, Theories, and Controversies -- What is asthma? -- How many Americans have asthma? -- Is it true that asthma is on the upswing? -- Why is asthma so common? -- What causes asthma? -- What is the contemporary view of asthma and how does it differ from the traditional? -- Part 2. Asthma: Symptoms and Diagnosis -- -- What are the symptoms of asthma? -- Are there medical conditions that can mimic asthma, or make it more severe? -- Could my symptoms be due to a condition other than asthma?-- How is the diagnosis of asthma established?-- What diagnostic tests are used to help diagnose asthma? -- Part 3. Asthma: Classification and Variant Forms --What is the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)? -- What is cough variant asthma?-- What is exercise-induced asthma? -- What is the \"asthmatic triad\"? -- What is occupational asthma? -- Part 4. Asthma: Treatment Strategies -- What is an asthma management or action plan? -- Why should I use medicine if I feel fine? -- My asthma is active; how do I know if I should go to the nearest hospital emergency room?-- What are the goals of asthma treatment?-- What medications are helpful for asthma? -- Part 5. Asthma: Medications New and Old -- What medications are helpful for asthma?-- What is the difference between a medicine's generic and brand name?-- Why are so many asthma medicines in inhaler form?-- What is the correct way to use to use my dry powder inhaler (DPI)?-- How can I tell when my inhaler is nearly empty?-- Are steroids dangerous medicines? --Part 6. Asthma: A Healthy Lifestyle -- What's \"new\" in asthma treatment? -- My asthma worsens each month near my period. Is that possible? -- Should I take extra vitamins or mineral supplements because I have asthma? -- Is obesity related to asthma? -- Is caffeine good for people with asthma? -- What sports are especially beneficial in asthma? -- Is asthma mostly a psychological…