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Between 8 and 10% of children and 5% of adults suffer with asthma. A long-term condition, asthma is a common disease of the airways, caused by inflammation, resulting in symptoms of breathlessness, cough and wheeze.

This informative, easy-to-read guide is written for those of you who are affected by this debilitating and sometimes serious condition. If you, your child or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with asthma, this book will provide you with practical information and advice to help gain speedy control of symptoms and in turn, improve quality of life. 

This book explains the diagnosis and symptoms of asthma and looks at how it affects all age groups. You will also find a detailed section describing the differing treatment options. Another part focuses on how to use your inhalers effectively. One chapter offers advice on how to recognise an asthma attack and how to deal with it. Understanding your asthma is the key to gaining control of your symptoms and enjoying life.

Chapter headings

• What is Asthma?
• Atopic and Non-Allergic Asthma
• Asthma ACross the Ages
• Types of Inhalers and Devices
• Smoking and Asthma
• What to do During an Asthma Attack
• Making the Most of Your Review
• Keeping Well

About the Author

Catherine Short is a freelance writer, specialising in health related issues. She also works full-time, as a Nurse Practitioner in a busy general practice in Cheshire. Catherine has a BSC (Hons) Nurse Practitioner degree and holds an Asthma diploma. She has seventeen years of experience caring for people with long term conditions including asthma.

Both Catherine and her husband have a strong family history of Asthma which was the inspiration for writing this book. She is very keen to make information more accessible to the general public and hopes this book will help to broaden patient education and understanding.

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