Children With Asthma: A Manual for Parents - Softcover

Plaut, Thomas F.

9780914625056: Children With Asthma: A Manual for Parents

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0914625055 ISBN 13: 9780914625056

Publisher: Pedipress, 1991

With sections on infants, children, and teenagers, this resource for parents and professionals thoroughly explains how to use an inhaler and peak flow meter, how asthma medications work, and when to call for help. This edition also outlines major changes in asthma care, including new treatment programs and home treatment plans. 30 illustrations.

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Review:

Asthma can be a frustrating, disruptive, and frightening condition, especially in children. But with the help of this wonderful aid, families can learn to manage symptoms and gain control. The need for parents, child and physician to function as a management team is the keyston of Plaut's approach. He explains causes, complications, and intevention strategies in a clear, jargon-free manner. -- Medical Self Care December 1988

No one, no book, was more helpful to me.and school. -- Mindy Bucek, Houston Texas

From The Washington Post:

"...comes as close as possible to changing the treatment of asthma from a mysterious illness guarded over by priest-like physicians dispensing magic potions to a condition that parents can treat (for the most part) condfidently at home..."

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