Asthma (USA Today Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders)

Murphy, Wendy

ISBN 10: 0761354573 ISBN 13: 9780761354574

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books, 2011

Synopsis

Describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma, as well as guidelines for living with the disease.

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About the Author

Wendy Murphy is the author of over 25 books, the majority of them in the medical field. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, American Medical Writers Association, and the Independent Scholars Association. Murphy is active in conservation issues and serves as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Kent Volunteer Fire Department.

From Booklist

Gr. 7^-12. Asthma is on the rise. Perhaps it's because people spend more time indoors, and household insulation has improved, which makes the harboring of allergens more likely. Nowadays, too, medicine has wiped out many childhood illnesses, with the result that the infections kids used to get can't serve a "useful purpose of making people less vulnerable to allergies." Whatever the reasons, the respiratory disease now affects nearly five million youth under age 18. Murphy explains asthma's effects and treatment in careful detail. Readers will find a treasure trove of accessible information, ranging from attack "triggers" (mainly allergens, but also sinus infections, smoke, stress, and numerous others) to an explanation of an asthma attack, respiratory physiology, a medical workup to diagnose asthma, treatment possibilities that include mainstream and alternative therapy possibilities, and consideration of the emotional side of asthma. Asthma sufferers, their families and friends, and students researching the disease will make good use of this informative title. Black-and-white photos; bibliography; list of organizations; glossary. Anne O'Malley

About this edition

• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0761354573
• ISBN 13: 9780761354574
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 128