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Editorial Review: In the United States, as many as 12 million people are affected by asthma. Every asthmatic's goal is to live a normal life and the information in The Asthma Sourcebook can be a vital part of achieving this goal. It defines the different types of asthma and describes their causes, symptoms, and diagnoses and explains how asthma relates to diet, exercise, allergies, stress, pregnancy, and childhood. The book also provides expanded information on a number of new asthma medications, how they are dispensed, and the risks associated with these new drugs.
Customer Reviews:
1 of 1 found this review helpful:
Best resource for asthma information, 2007-09-23
This book has tons of great information about asthma - triggers, diagnosis, medicines, alternative therapies and more. As someone who was recently diagnosed with exercise induced asthma, I've found it extremely helpful and informative. It's a must-read for anyone who has asthma or cares for someone with asthma.
5 of 6 found this review helpful:
A breath of fresh air, 2007-05-19
Asthma is not fun. Part of controlling asthma is avoiding triggers, like dust, dust mites, pollens, molds, and other triggers in the workplace. Perhaps you have "Monday Morning Asthma" and didn't realize it is something in your workplace that is making your asthma worse. This book has loads of information on where to find those asthma triggers, how to control them and what the medications do. There are resources for websites, support groups and medical help. A must-have for anyone with asthma or a family member who suffers.
2 of 2 found this review helpful:
EXCELLENT RESOURCE, 2007-04-02
THIS IS A TRULY COMPREHENSIVE, WELL WRITTEN BOOK THAT IS A MUST READ FOR BOTH THE HEALTH PROFFESIONAL AND THE LAY PERSON. READING THIS BOOK HAS GIVEN ME A THOROUGH EDUCATION ON ASTHMA. OWNING THIS BOOK GIVES ME AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE TO REFER BACK TO.
2 of 2 found this review helpful:
Informative and helpful guide, 2007-02-24
I am a physical therapist who has worked in pulmonary medicine for over 20 years. I found this book to be helpful and informative for asthma sufferers and their families. It is very "user friendly" for the lay person, as well as an appropriate medical guide for the healthcare practitioner. I highly recommend this book.
5 of 16 found this review helpful:
People with asthma often need magnesium supplementation, 2005-05-26
There is significant evidence that the root cause of many, if not most, cases of asthma (and many allergies as well) is deficiency of magnesium. This fact is discussed in detail by Dr. Carolyn Dean in her excellent book The Miracle of Magnesium. Dr. Dean recommends 600 mg of supplemental magnesium daily. People with asthma who follow Dr. Dean's advice about daily magnesium supplementation often improve dramatically even if they have continued to struggle with asthma under other treatments which omit magnesium supplementation. If you are suffering from asthma please read Dr. Dean's excellent book and follow her advice regarding daily magnesium supplementation. It may well be the most important thing you will ever due to relieve this terrible ailment. By the way, although a variety of magnesium supplements are available, and beneficial, chelated magnesium -- which is readily available in most health food stores -- is the most effective.
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