(100 Questions & Answers) Claudia S. Plotte - 100 Questions and Answers About Asthma-Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. (2004).pdf

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Contents Preface vi Dedication ix Part 1. Facts, Theories, and Controversies 1 Questions 1–12 update useful information about asthma, including: • What is asthma? • How many Americans have... asthma? • Is it true that asthma is on the upswing? • Why is asthma so common? • What causes asthma? • What is the contemporary view of asthma, and how does it differ from the traditional? Part 2. Symptoms and Diagnosis 19 Questions 13–31 describe the symptoms of asthma and methods of diagnosis, such as: • What are the symptoms of asthma? • Are there medical conditions that can mimic asthma or make it more severe? • Could my symptoms be due to a condition other than asthma? • How is the diagnosis of asthma established? • What diagnostic tests are used to help diagnose asthma? Part 3. Classification and Variant Forms 49 Questions 32–40 highlight the NAEPP’s asthma classification and review atypical forms of asthma, including: • What is the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)? • What is cough-variant asthma? • What is exercise-induced asthma? • What is the “asthmatic triad”? • What is occupational asthma?Part 4. Asthma: Treatment Strategies 71 Questions 41–56 detail different methods of managing and treating asthma: • What are written asthma management and action plans? • Why should I use medicine if I feel fine? • What are the goals of asthma treatment? • My asthma is active; how do I know whether I should go to the nearest hospital emergency room? • How do I know if my physician is a specialist in asthma treatment? Part 5. Asthma Medications: New and Old 99 Questions 57–72 focus on medications used in asthma treatment: • What medications are helpful for asthma? • What is the difference between a medicine’s generic name and brand name? • Why are so many asthma medicines in inhaler form? • What is the correct way to use to use my dry powder inhaler (DPI)? • How can I tell when my inhaler is nearly empty? • Are steroids dangerous medicines? Part 6. Asthma: A Healthy Lifestyle 137 Questions 73–83 emphasize day to day living with asthma, including: • What’s new in asthma treatment? • My asthma worsens each month near my period. Is that possible? • Should I take extra vitamins or mineral supplements because I have asthma? • Is obesity related to asthma? • Is caffeine good for people with asthma? • What sports are especially beneficial for asthma? • Is asthma mostly a psychological disease? Part 7. Special Topic: Asthma and Pregnancy 173 Questions 84–88 answer common questions of women in pregnancy, such as: • Are asthma medications harmful to my unborn child? • Will pregnancy worsen my asthma? • Will I be able to breast-feed my baby if I’m taking medicine for my asthma? iv 1 0 0 Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S A B O U T A S T H M APart 8. Special Topic: Asthma and Children 183 Questions 89–100 address specific concerns parents of children with asthma may have, for instance: • Will my child outgrow his or her asthma? • Should I take my young child to a physician who specializes in asthma? • How can I make sure that my child’s school staff can deal with his or her asthma? What about summer camp staff? • Why should my child bother using a peak-flow meter? Appendix 197 The Appendix contains a selective listing of resources, publications, and references for further information about asthma. Glossary 203 Index 221 [Show More]

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