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The Asthma Sourcebook (Sourcebooks)by Francis V. Adams
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Breathe a little easier, with help from the most trusted guide to living with asthma
The Asthma Sourcebook shows you how to recognize asthma symptoms and triggers, avoid asthma attacks, and determine the treatment that's best for you. Written by an award-winning doctor, this all-in-one sourcebook features the most comprehensive, up-to-date information available, including
With a newly expanded directory of medical resources, websites, and support groups, The Asthma Sourcebook is a breath of fresh air for anyone who wants to live a healthier, happier life. "Authoritative, comprehensive."--Library Journal "Logical and straightforward."--Harvard Women's Health Watch Book News Annotation:Adams (clinical medicine, New York U.) gives accessible answers to questions about asthma, including its relationship with pregnancy, environmental pollutants and lifestyle. He defines the condition, including extrinsic v. intrinsic asthma, and covers laboratory evaluation, allergy investigations, the asthmatic attack, the range and uses of medications, strategy for medication treatment, exercise, alternative medicine, special considerations such as sex and sedatives, future developments, and ways those with asthma can manage their condition. He provides clear and useful illustrations and for this edition, along with ensuring all information is completely current, he has updated his lists of references and resources.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:Adams (clinical medicine, New York U.) gives accessible answers to questions about asthma, including its relationship with pregnancy, environmental pollutants and lifestyle. He defines the condition, including extrinsic v. intrinsic asthma, and covers laboratory evaluation, allergy investigations, the asthmatic attack, the range and uses of medications, strategy for medication treatment, exercise, alternative medicine, special considerations such as sex and sedatives, future developments, and ways those with asthma can manage their condition. He provides clear and useful illustrations and for this edition, along with ensuring all information is completely current, he has updated his lists of references and resources. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:Authoritative, comprehensive.
--Library Journal Logical and straightforward. --Harvard Women's Health Watch Dr. Adams succeeds admirably. --Consumer Health Information Sourcebook Written by an award-winning pulmonary specialist and one of New York magazine's Best Doctors in New York, The Asthma Sourcebook explores the latest therapies, medications, diet and nutrition guidelines, and provides you with advice on living with this chronic disorder. This trusted source also examines the challenges of raising children with asthma; debunks commonly held beliefs about food, travel, and exercise; and pinpoints real asthma-causing allergens and how you can avoid them. Synopsis:"Authoritative, comprehensive."<BR>--"Library Journal" "Logical and straightforward."<BR>--"Harvard Women's Health Watch" "(Dr. Adams) succeeds admirably."<BR>--"Consumer Health Information Sourcebook" Written by an award-winning pulmonary specialist and one of "New York" magazine's "Best Doctors in New York," "The Asthma Sourcebook" explores the latest therapies, medications, diet and nutrition guidelines, and provides you with advice on living with this chronic disorder. This trusted source also examines the challenges of raising children with asthma; debunks commonly held beliefs about food, travel, and exercise; and pinpoints real asthma-causing allergens and how you can avoid them.
About the AuthorFrancis V. Adams, M.D., is an assistant professor of clinical medicine at New York University and an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital Center, in New York City.
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