Asthma (Facts) - Softcover

This book gives a thorough and intelligible account of asthma for patients and their families. It opens with a vivid account of life as an asthmatic by a sufferer who is also a doctor. The author then describes what is known of the causes and mechanisms of asthma, how the disease manifests itself throughout life, and how it is distributed throughout the world. All aspects of treatment, including self-help and 'complementary' therapies are discussed. For this new edition the text has been brought up to date throughout. The new understanding of the mechanism of asthma is presented and important new innovations in treatment are included: the increased emphasis on preventative therapy, especially steroid aerosols and the introduction of nebulizers for delivering high doses of bronchodilators as well as other devices making it more convenient to take all forms of inhaled medicine. The concept of prevention by improved delivery of care and self-management is fully discussed. This book will interest nurses and others who care for asthmatic adults and children. Readership: patients and their families, nurses and others who care for patients with asthma.