Book description
'Asthma has become something of a modern epidemic. Twenty years ago it
affected one in ten people. Now, one if five children and nearly as many
adults suffers from it. And despite better, more effective, drugs to
combat the problem, the death rate is not going down. Around 2, 000
people die from the complaint each year. ' DAILY MAIL, TUESDAY APRIL 26,
1994. With no known cure for asthma, this comprehensive guide seeks to
give practical help to all age groups in dealing with the growing
problem, listing the many known triggers for the condition and giving
advice on how to avoid them. And following the style established by her
two previous titles, THE ASTHMA HANDBOOK contains case histories showing
how individuals cope with asthma, as well as the various treatments
available, both conventional and where sensible complementary. Packed
with essential information such as what to do when faced with an asthma
attack, THE ASTHMA HANDBOOK is THE guide for suffers, friends and
relations and it may even save a life.
