| The Asthma Sourcebook Contributor(s): Adams, Francis V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071476520 ISBN-13: 9780071476522 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Breathe a little easier, with help from the most trusted guide to living with asthma "The Asthma Sourcebook" shows you how to recognize asthma symptoms and triggers, avoid asthma attacks, and determine the treatment that's best for you. Written by an award-winning doctor, this all-in-one sourcebook features the most comprehensive, up-to-date information available, including How to avoid harmful allergens and asthmatic attacks Effective new medications on the market Treatment strategies and alternative therapies Helpful lifestyle tips for adults and children Special considerations, including pregnancy, exercise, and occupational asthma And much more With a newly expanded directory of medical resources, websites, and support groups, "The Asthma Sourcebook" is a breath of fresh air for anyone who wants to live a healthier, happier life. "Authoritative, comprehensive."--"Library Journal" "Logical and straightforward."--"Harvard Women's Health Watch" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Respiratory - Health & Fitness | Allergies - Medical | Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine |
| Dewey: 616.238 |
| LCCN: 2006022980 |
| Series: Sourcebooks |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 7.34" W x 9.2" (1.05 lbs) 254 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Authoritative, comprehensive." "Logical and straightforward." " Dr. Adams] succeeds admirably." Written by an award-winning pulmonary specialist and one of New York magazine's "Best Doctors in New York," The Asthma Sourcebook explores the latest therapies, medications, diet and nutrition guidelines, and provides you with advice on living with this chronic disorder. This trusted source also examines the challenges of raising children with asthma; debunks commonly held beliefs about food, travel, and exercise; and pinpoints real asthma-causing allergens and how you can avoid them. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adams, Francis V.: - Francis V. Adams, M.D., is a pulmonary specialist in private practice and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at New York University. He has been named one of the best doctors in New York by New York magazine and is listed in Top Doctors: New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. He is the author of The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook and Healing Through Empathy. Adams, Francis: -Francis V. Adams, M.D., is a pulmonary specialist in private practice and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at New York University. He has been named one of the best doctors in New York by New York magazine and is listed in Top Doctors: New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. He is the author of The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook and Healing Through Empathy. |