Asthma (#267 in Issues In Society Series)
Justin Healey (Ed)Paperback 2008-01-01
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Asthma is a disorder affecting the airways of the lungs and is Australia¿s most widespread chronic (long-term and persistent) health problem. It affects over 2 million Australians: 1 in 7 primary school-aged children, 1 in 8 teenagers and 1 in 9 adults. At present the exact causes of asthma are not known and there is no cure, however, the condition is treatable with medications, asthma management and education. With appropriate treatment and self-management, most people with asthma are able to lead normal, active lives. What are the suspected causes of asthma and its triggers and symptoms, and what treatments and management approaches are most effective in controlling this increasingly common disorder? Chapter 1: Asthma Incidence in Australia Chapter 2: Asthma Management Glossary; Facts and Figures; Additional Resources; Index
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Publisher Description
Asthma is a disorder affecting the airways of the lungs and is Australia¿s most widespread chronic (long-term and persistent) health problem. It affects over 2 million Australians: 1 in 7 primary school-aged children, 1 in 8 teenagers and 1 in 9 adults. At present the exact causes of asthma are not known and there is no cure, however, the condition is treatable with medications, asthma management and education. With appropriate treatment and self-management, most people with asthma are able to lead normal, active lives. What are the suspected causes of asthma and its triggers and symptoms, and what treatments and management approaches are most effective in controlling this increasingly common disorder? Chapter 1: Asthma Incidence in Australia Chapter 2: Asthma Management Glossary; Facts and Figures; Additional Resources; Index