100 Questions & Answers About Asthma

In this update of the 2005 edition, Plottel (pulmonary medicine, New York U. School of Medicine) provides the latest information in answering questions about this lung disease that affects 22 million Americans. She treats asthma facts, theories, controversies, symptoms, diagnosis, types, treatment options, lifestyle issues, asthma in pregnancy and in children. The guide includes summary tables, patient perspectives, resources, the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program's treatment guidelines, and a glossary. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)