While asthma can't be cured, it can be treated and controlled so that your child can enjoy a healthier, more active life. In this important guide, the experts at the top-ranked children's hospital in the United States clearly explain what asthma is and how parents, caregivers, and young patients can manage it successfully. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Asthma features the most up-to-date information on the disease and the keys to optimal preventive treatment-controlling environmental conditions that trigger symptoms, making a proactive medical treatment plan, and consistently putting it into action at the first sign of trouble. You'll discover how asthma is diagnosed, what the common triggers are, how to select the best asthma medicines, and how to protect your child in and away from your home to help him or her live a fulfilling childhood that is as symptom-free as possible. This book: * Reveals how to manage acute and emergency episodes of the disease * Explains how to asthma-proof your home * Addresses sports and exercise issues for children with asthma * Discusses the special needs of toddlers and teens * Features a series of vignettes about children with asthma * Includes educational materials and resources, including community support

While asthma can't be cured, it can be treated and controlled so that your child can enjoy a healthier, more active life. In this important guide, the experts at the top-ranked children's hospital in the United States clearly explain what asthma is and how parents, caregivers, and young patients can manage it successfully. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Asthma features the most up-to-date information on the disease and the keys to optimal preventive treatment-controlling environmental conditions that trigger symptoms, making a proactive medical treatment plan, and consistently putting it into action at the first sign of trouble. You'll discover how asthma is diagnosed, what the common triggers are, how to select the best asthma medicines, and how to protect your child in and away from your home to help him or her live a fulfilling childhood that is as symptom-free as possible. This book: * Reveals how to manage acute and emergency episodes of the disease * Explains how to asthma-proof your home * Addresses sports and exercise issues for children with asthma * Discusses the special needs of toddlers and teens * Features a series of vignettes about children with asthma * Includes educational materials and resources, including community support

Since about 1980, asthma prevalence and asthma-related hospitalizations and deaths have increased substantially, especially among children. Of particular concern is the high mortality rate among African Americans with asthma. Recent studies have suggested that indoor exposuresâ€"to dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pet dander, tobacco smoke, and other biological and chemical pollutantsâ€"may influence the disease course of asthma. To ensure an appropriate response, public health and education officials have sought a science-based assessment of asthma and its relationship to indoor air exposures. Clearing the Air meets this need. This book examines how indoor pollutants contribute to asthmaâ€"its causation, prevalence, triggering, and severity. The committee discusses asthma among the general population and in sensitive subpopulations including children, low-income individuals, and urban residents. Based on the most current findings, the book also evaluates the scientific basis for mitigating the effects of indoor air pollutants implicated in asthma. The committee identifies priorities for public health policy, public education outreach, preventive intervention, and further research.

The authors provide authoritative, practical answers to your questions about childhood asthma, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies for both patient and caregiver, and sources of support.

When three of her children were diagnosed with asthma, Maryann Stevens decided to become an expert. this authoritative sourcebook is the result of her experience - and the experience of the hundreds of parents who have successfully taken her courseand whose families now live fuller, happier lives.

This best-selling guide is very popular with patients and children alike. It helps parents and children recognize triggers, identify warning signs to prevent flare-ups, treat flare-ups when they occur and set up a treatment plan. It covers the latest information on asthma medicines and how to use a peak flow meter and an MDI. This guide is very interactive with forms (that can be copied for the child's use) to help with managing asthma. Reviewed by: Jo Ann G. Bedore, RN, BS, AE-C, TTS, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH DJ Feather, RRT, Pediatric Asthma Educator, Atlanta, GA J. Michael Halwig, MD, Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic, Austell, GA Carolyn M. Kercsmar, MD, Director, Children's Asthma Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH A. A. Marie Singletary-Schuster, RN, Former Coordinator, Asthma Center for Education, Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center, Atlanta, GA Testimonials: "Your Kids Breathe Free book is outstanding! The color graphics, fill-in charts and great information you used to produce this bible for parents of asthmatic children receives an A+++. I know this book will improve the quality of care." E. Srabstein "I am so impressed with your patient education booklet on childhood asthma. Kids Breathe Free is easy to understand, very thorough and has cute, comical illustrations. It's the best pediatric asthma guide I've seen. As the Pediatric Clinical Specialist at my hospital, I will recommend purchase." M. Prior, RN, MSN "Great resource book -- pictures illustrate the definitions well. I especially like the treatment plans and the medicine explanations." B. Harris, RN "Thank you very much for Kids Breathe Free. I will use this book to educate childcare staff, children and families. I will also recommend this book to other nurse consultants and the American Lung Association." S. Gross, RN, BSN, Child & Family Resources "Kids Breathe Free is an excellent resource. I am purchasing these books as a teaching tool to give out to our asthma children/parents. Very colorful, fun and readable." C. Odell"