Asthma and AllergiesRunning nose and watery eyes, uncontrollable bouts of sneezing, appearance of sudden rash, shortness of breath, tightness in chest. These could be symptoms of allergic reaction, or of incipient asthma. These and other allergic reactions are reversible, if well managed, write the authors, both specialists in the treatment of asthma and allergies. In this comprehensive and readily understandable book, they explain not only the medical nature of these problems but tell how a patient can learn what is causing his reactions, how to eliminate these causes from his environment and with the help of his doctor, learn which treatment works best. A special section deals with helping children prone to asthma. |
Contents
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Causes of Asthma | 26 |
Types of Asthma | 33 |
Symptoms of Asthma | 37 |
Asthma Due to Plant Pollens | 41 |
Keeping Indoors Clean | 105 |
Exercises for Asthmatics | 107 |
Asthma in Children | 117 |
Asthma in the Elderly | 123 |
Psychological Aspects of Asthma Management | 125 |
Follow These Rules | 128 |
Allergies | 131 |
Seasonal or Allergic Rhinitis | 132 |
Asthma Due to House Dust Mites | 45 |
Asthma Due to Pets | 49 |
Asthma Due to Fungi | 52 |
Asthma Due to Insects and Insect Remnants | 55 |
Asthma Due to Food Articles | 58 |
Can Exercise Induce Asthma? | 64 |
Diagnosis of Asthma | 68 |
Treating Asthma with Medicines | 76 |
Different Ways of Drugs Delivery | 81 |
Use of Corticosteroids in Asthma | 88 |
Treating Asthma with Allergy Shots | 94 |
Importance of Diet in Managing and Treating Asthma | 99 |
Perennial Sneezing or Perennial Allergic Rhinitis | 136 |
Urticaria | 139 |
Allergic Eczema | 144 |
Contact Dermatitis | 147 |
Allergy to Drugs | 154 |
Alternative Therapies for Asthma | 161 |
Recent Advances and Future Directions | 169 |
Are You Prone to Allergies? Is Your Cough Allergic in Nature? Is Your Skin Rash Allergic in Nature? | 171 |
Is Your Child Allergic to a Food? Are the Childs Symptoms due to Asthma? | 172 |
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