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Print Price: $21.95

Format:
Paperback
208 pp.
Various illustrations and line drawings, 129 mm x 196 mm

ISBN-13:
9780199211265

Publication date:
September 2008

Imprint: OUP UK

Asthma

S. Hasan Arshad and Suresh Babu

Series : The Facts

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the airways which appears to be on the increase in the UK. About 5.2 million people are currently affected by asthma in the UK alone and roughly 1,400 die of the condition in the UK each year. The prevalence of asthma in children and adolescents has increased substantially over the past 30 years and is now roughly twice that of the prevalence of adults (10% vs. 5%). This book will take a proactive approach to management of asthma, explaining how patients (and their families) can take control of their condition.

Readership : This book is aimed at all those who suffer from asthma, as well as those either directly or indirectly affected by it, including families, carers, and health care professionals.

1. What is asthma?
2. Is asthma increasing?
3. How asthma affects us
4. Food allergy and asthma
5. Asthma and hayfever
6. Identification and avoidance of allergens
7. Taking control
8. Is asthma treatable?
9. Can asthma be cured?
10. Case histories
11. Useful resources and further reading

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Dr S. Hasan Arshad is a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Keele University and North Staffordshire University Hospital

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Special Features

Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in the text.
Features numerous Case Histories and Patient Perspectives which provide practical examples throughout
Myths and Facts boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition.
Includes invaluable resource section with suggested further reading and contact information for patient self-help/support groups, plus glossary of technical terms.