Teen Health Series: Asthma Information for Teens
Teen Health Series: Asthma Information for Teens
Editor/Author
Wohlenhaus, Kim
Publication Year: 2010
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Price: Core Collection Only

ISBN: 978-0-7808-1086-0
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count:
10
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Comprehensive information about various forms of asthma, factors that may contribute to the development of asthma, and common asthma triggers.
This book is found in the following Credo Collections:
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part One: Asthma Facts
- Chapter 1—The Lungs And Respiratory System
- Chapter 2—What Is Asthma?
- Chapter 3—Asthma Statistics
- Chapter 4—Asthma In Children And Young Adults
- Chapter 5—Asthma And Diverse Communities
- Chapter 6—Risk Factors For Developing Asthma
- Chapter 7—Types Of Asthma
- Chapter 8—Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Chapter 9—Nocturnal Asthma
- Chapter 10—Occupational Asthma
- Part Two: Diagnosing And Managing Asthma
- Chapter 11—How To Tell If You Have Asthma
- Chapter 12—How Your Doctor Diagnoses Asthma
- Chapter 13—What Does A Pulmonologist Do?
- Chapter 14—Should I See An Allergist?
- Chapter 15—Allergy Testing
- Chapter 16—What Is A Peak Flow Meter?
- Chapter 17—Tips For Controlling Your Asthma
- Chapter 18—Asthma Attacks
- Part Three: Medications Used To Treat Asthma Symptoms
- Chapter 19—How Is Asthma Treated?
- Chapter 20—Understanding The Different Types Of Asthma Medications
- Chapter 21—What You Need To Know About Anti-IgE Treatment
- Chapter 22—What You need To Know About Bronchodilators
- Chapter 23—What You Need To Know About Corticosteroids
- Chapter 24—What You Need To Know About Cromolyn Sodium
- Chapter 25—What You Need To Know About Montelukast And Other Leukotriene Modifiers
- Chapter 26—What You Need To Know About Theophylline
- Chapter 27—Inhaled Steroids
- Chapter 28—Do Inhaled Steroids Stunt Your Growth?
- Chapter 29—Dry Powder Inhalers
- Chapter 30—How To Use Asthma Medication Devices
- Chapter 31—Alternative Therapies For Managing Asthma
- Part Four: Other Medical Conditions And Asthma
- Chapter 32—Allergies And Asthma: What's The Connection?
- Chapter 33—Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chapter 34—Colds And Influenza
- Chapter 35—Coughing: A Defense Mechanism And A Symptom
- Chapter 36—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) And Asthma
- Chapter 37—Osteoporosis: Risks For People With Asthma
- Chapter 38—Rhinitis And Sinusitis
- Part Five: Lifestyle Issues In Asthma Management
- Chapter 39—Living With Asthma
- Chapter 40—Recognizing Asthma Symptoms And Triggers
- Chapter 41—Air Pollution And Outdoor Triggers
- Chapter 42—Controlling Asthma Triggers In The Home
- Chapter 43—What People With Asthma Should Know About Pets
- Chapter 44—Using An Asthma Action Plan
- Chapter 45—Calming Your Cough
- Chapter 46—The September Epidemic: The Back-To-School Season And Asthma
- Chapter 47—Managing Asthma In The School Environment
- Chapter 48—Good Health Habits And Asthma
- Chapter 49—Exercise And Asthma
- Chapter 50—Teen Smoking And Asthma
- Chapter 51—Traveling With Asthma
- Chapter 52—Why Nonadherence To Treatment Plans Is A Problem
- Chapter 53—Dealing With Asthma Emergencies
- Part Six: Asthma Research
- Chapter 54—The National Asthma Control Program
- Chapter 55—Ozone, Air Quality, And Asthma
- Chapter 56—Hormone Fluctuations And Asthma
- Chapter 57—New Treatments For Asthma
- Chapter 58—Medicines That Can Make Asthma Worse
- Part Seven: If You Need Additional Help And Information
- Chapter 59—Asthma Organizations
- Chapter 60—If You Would Like To Read More About Asthma