Asthma Information For Teens: Health Tips About Managing Asthma And Related Concerns

by Karen Bellenir (editor)

As part of a series to help adolescents understand, manage, and avoid serious illness, this volume is a valuable resource for educating the increasing number of youth with asthma in the US, parents, teachers, and the public. Recent material reprinted from government agencies and other sources covers all aspects of coping successfully with this chronic, inflammatory lung from its diagnosis to treatment options and the importance of avoiding such triggers as smoking. Chapters include highlighted facts, helpful tips, and illustrations. Other resources listed for information and support include organizations, books, and Web-based documents. Annotation 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

386 pages, Hardcover

First published March 5, 2005