Asthma Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides basic consumer information about the different types of asthma and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1. Basics of Asthma
• Chapter 1—What Is Asthma?
• Chapter 2—Asthma Causes and Risk Factors
• Chapter 3—Do Dietary Factors Contribute to the Development of Asthma?
• Chapter 4—Asthma Triggers
• Chapter 5—Asthma Prevalence, Health-Care Use, and Mortality in the United States
• Chapter 6—Myths and Facts of Asthma
• Part 2. Recognizing and Diagnosing Asthma
• Chapter 7—Asthma Attacks
• Chapter 8—Tests and Procedures Used to Diagnose Asthma
• Chapter 9—Types of Asthma
• Chapter 10—Asthmatics at an Increased Risk of Anaphylaxis
• Part 3. Medications and Asthma Management
• Chapter 11—Treating Asthma Symptoms
• Chapter 12—Inhaled Corticosteroids
• Chapter 13—Nonsteroidal Long-Term Control Medications
• Chapter 14—Asthma Medication Delivery Mechanisms
• Chapter 15—Adverse Effects Related to the Use of Asthma Medications
• Chapter 16—Immunotherapy and Asthma
• Chapter 17—Alternative and Complementary Asthma Therapies
• Chapter 18—Controlled Breathing for Asthma Management
• Chapter 19—New Developments in Asthma Treatment
• Chapter 20—The Role of the CDC in Asthma Management
• Part 4. Living with Asthma
• Chapter 21—Working with Your Doctor
• Chapter 22—How to Monitor Your Asthma
• Chapter 23—Minimizing Indoor Asthma Triggers
• Chapter 24—Managing Outdoor Asthma Triggers
• Chapter 25—Managing Other Types of Asthma Triggers
• Chapter 26—Dealing with Coexisting Respiratory Conditions
• Chapter 27—Dealing with Other Coexisting Conditions
• Chapter 28—Lifestyle Modification for Asthma Control
• Chapter 29—Traveling with Asthma
• Chapter 30—Why Is Medical Identification Critical for People with Life-Threatening Allergies?
• Chapter 31—Prevention Strategies for Asthma
• Chapter 32—Preventing Asthma in Animal Handlers
• Part 5. Pediatric Asthma
• Chapter 33—Basic Facts about Asthma in Children
• Chapter 34—Diagnosing Asthma in Children
• Chapter 35—Treating and Managing Asthma in Children
• Chapter 36—Dealing with Asthma Flare-Ups in Children
• Chapter 37—Dealing with Asthma at School
• Chapter 38—Physical Activity and Children with Asthma
• Chapter 39—Parenting a Teen with Asthma
• Chapter 40—Asthma: The Hygiene Hypothesis
• Chapter 41—Infant Exposure to Pet and Pest Allergens May Reduce Asthma Risk
• Chapter 42—Asthma Attacks Declining among U.S. Children
• Part 6. Asthma in Special Populations and Other Health Conditions
• Chapter 43—Asthma in Minority Populations
• Chapter 44—Asthma in Older Adults
• Chapter 45—Asthma and Pregnancy
• Chapter 46—HIV/AIDS and Asthma
• Chapter 47—COVID-19 and Asthma
• Part 7. Clinical Trials and Research Studies on Asthma
• Chapter 48—Clinical Trials
• Chapter 49—Ongoing Asthma-Related Clinical Trials
• Chapter 50—First Generic of Symbicort as Treatment of Asthma
• Chapter 51—Evaluating New Evidence to Improve Asthma Care and Quality of Life
• Chapter 52—New Childhood Asthma Clinical Research Network
• Chapter 53—Infants with Severe Lung Infection at Risk for Asthma
• Chapter 54—Vaping Products with Unproven Health Claims
• Part 8. Additional Help and Information
• Chapter 55—Glossary of Terms Related to Asthma
• Chapter 56—Directory of Organizations Related to Asthma