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Author: Dr Mark Levy, Trisha Weller, Professor Sean Hilton

NEW FOURTH EDITION

Asthma at your Fingertips gives you and your family clear and positive answers to all the questions about asthma that you will want to ask. It is packed full of practical advice and useful tips.

 Find out the most effective ways to manage your own asthma - or that of your child. Once you understand how to control it, you can enjoy a fun and active life without the worry!

• Includes information and advice on treatments and self-management plans
  
• Tells you how to deal with your child's asthma with confidence
  
• Covers everything you need to know in an emergency

Over 310 questions about asthma are answered in a straightforward and practical way.

For example:

• I always get attacks in winter: why is this?
• What are the warning signs and symptoms of an asthma attack?
• At the age of 36 I have developed asthma. Why has this happened?
• How do peak flow readings help diagnose asthma?
• My asthma is due to house dust. Would an air purifier or ionizer help?
• Do I have to use my preventer inhaler all the time, even when I am well?
• What is the difference between Beconase and Becotide?
• Now that CFCs are being phased out, what will happen to asthma inhalers?
• Are there any side effects from inhaled steroids?
• What complementary therapies are available?
• I’ve just been told I am pregnant – can I still take my medication?
• Will flying affect my inhalers?
• Is it safe to let my 8-year-old decide how much Ventolin to take when she is away from me?
• Can my son keep his inhaler with him in school?
• What if I have an attack and I have no medication?

"This [book] benefits from being presented in a question and answer format and offers an excellent judgement on all the things that you had meant to ask your GP but never got round to."
Asthma News

"Your book was a pleasure to read: a clear, concise, informative account of the causes, symptoms, treatment and partial prevention of asthmatic conditions. I am glad I chose it amongst all the others available."
A. Roberts, Surrey