Understand and Control Your Asthma [Paperback]

Helene Boutin (Author), Louis-Philippe Boulet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1995

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases, affecting between twelve and fifteen million people in North America. Although asthma can often be treated successfully, many misconceptions about it persist. In response to requests from patients and health care professionals, Helene Boutin and Louis-Philippe Boulet have written this practical guide to understanding and controlling asthma. Understand and Control Your Asthma is designed to help asthmatics take control of their health through better understanding of the disease and its treatment and by applying self-management skills to avoid attacks. Topics discussed include the factors that trigger asthma, the different treatments available, effects and side-effects of medications, and what to do if the disease becomes worse. Questionnaires enable asthma sufferers to evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented in the book and develop a personal case history, which will help them to communicate more effectively with physicians about their symptoms. Boutin and Boulet also provide advice on measures that may help asthmatics lead normal and productive lives. Understand and Control Your Asthma is a valuable reference and workbook for asthma sufferers and their families, friends, and colleagues. It will also be of interest to asthma specialists and general practitioners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Canadian Thoracic Society (Medical Section of the Lung Association), after review by its Asthma Committee, considers this material to be of value in the care of patients with asthma." Pierre Ernst, MD, Chairman, Asthma Committee.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Mcgill Queens Univ Pr (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773512632
• ISBN-13: 978-0773512634
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,669,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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