The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma: Professional advice to help your child manage symptoms, be more active, and breathe better

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma: Professional advice to help your child manage symptoms, be more active, and breathe better

by Jance C Simmons
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma: Professional advice to help your child manage symptoms, be more active, and breathe better

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma: Professional advice to help your child manage symptoms, be more active, and breathe better

by Jance C Simmons

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Overview

Asthma doesn't have to slow your child down-and with the right information and treatment options, you can help your child manage this illness. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma helps families to:
  • Recognize symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis
  • Identify and deal with asthma triggers
  • Decide on the right treatment and medication
  • Prepare for an asthma attack
  • Make your home asthma-proof and allergen-free
  • Educate and work with teachers and caregivers
Complete with the most recent National Asthma Guidelines, this reliable resource arms you with the knowledge you need to keep your child active and healthy while living with asthma.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781605502076
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 03/01/2008
Series: Everything® Parenting Guide Series
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 304
File size: 312 KB

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction     xi
Asthma Defined     1
How Does Asthma Occur?     1
The Asthma Impact     2
Why More Asthma Cases?     5
Is There a Cure for Asthma?     7
What Is Asthma Control?     8
The Asthma Disconnect     10
Asthma in the Future     11
Raising the Asthmatic Child     14
Taking It Day by Day     14
Communicating with Your Child     15
Talking with Your Family     19
Talking with Your Health Care Provider     21
Tailoring Treatment Goals     23
Developing an Asthma Action Plan     25
Where You Live: The Indoor Environment     28
Where You Live: The Outdoor Environment     29
Asthma Signs and Symptoms     31
The Asthma Diagnosis     31
Swelling Airways     34
Wheezing     38
Cough-Variant Asthma     39
Nocturnal Asthma     40
Other Asthma-Related Conditions     43
Signs of an Attack     45
Asthma Triggers     49
Know Your Child's Triggers     49
Common Indoor Allergens     51
Animals andPets     54
Outdoor Allergens     56
Secondhand Smoke     58
Other Indoor Irritants     59
Outside Irritants     61
Other Medical Conditions     63
Medications     65
Exercise     65
Complementary and Alternative Medicine     66
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Today     66
Learning to Relax     70
The Arts Link     73
Chiropractic and Osteopathy     74
Acupuncture     75
Homeopathy     75
Food Nutrients     76
Diet Changes     78
Herbal Remedies     80
Asthma Medications     83
The Medication Challenge     83
Quick-Relief Medications     85
Oral Corticosteroids     87
Long-Term Control Medications     88
Getting What You Need from Medications     92
Side Effects and Safety Issues     94
Initial Daily Therapy     97
Take the Medications     98
Devices     101
Metered-Dose Inhalers     101
Spacers     103
Dry-Powder Inhaler      105
Nebulizers     106
Storing Concerns     109
Peak Flow Meters     109
Spirometry-and Beyond     112
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers     114
Is It Asthma?     114
Is Asthma Forever?     118
Asthma or Another Condition?     120
Asthma Action Plan     122
Medications for Younger Children     125
Quick-Relief Medications     126
Preventive or Controller Medications     127
Controlling Symptoms     127
Explaining Asthma     130
Finding the Right Child Care     131
Communicate Honestly     131
Coordinate with Confidence     135
Eye on the Environment     138
Early Warning Signs     141
Organize the Right Medications     143
Plan Ahead     143
School-Aged Children     145
Is It Asthma?     145
A Step Each Day     148
Getting Kids Up to Speed     149
Getting the Right Asthma Action Plan     151
Asthma Diary     155
On the Go     156
When Should Your Child Stay Home?     157
Asthma and Other Medical Conditions     159
School Days     162
Classroom Challenges     162
Asthma-Friendly School?     166
Partnership for Better Care     167
Working with Teachers and School Staff     168
Understanding Your Child's Rights     172
School Environmental Triggers     175
School-Based Asthma Education Programs     179
Teenagers and the Asthma Challenge     180
Asthma and the Teenage Lifestyle     180
Parental Support     181
Get the Right Treatment Plan     183
Medications     187
Controlling Symptoms     190
College Bound     194
Teen Support     196
Finding the Right Provider     197
Forming the Team     197
Who's Right for You?     198
When Is a Specialist Needed?     202
Advance Visit Preparation     204
Communication 101     205
Follow-Up Visits     209
Insurance and Paying for Care     211
The Costs of Asthma     211
Comparing Commercial Health Plans     213
The Plan for You     214
Medicaid     216
State Children's Health Insurance Program     217
Patient Assistance Programs     218
Buying at Discount     220
On the Home Front     222
Keep Your Home Free of Allergens     222
Asthma Control in the Bedroom     225
Asthma Control Throughout the House     229
"Air" Conditioning     233
Pets and Problems     235
Other Kid-Healthy Tips     237
Products to Use (or Not) in the Home     240
Household and Portable Room Filters     240
The Right Humidity     248
Vacuum Cleaners     250
Pesticides and Pest Repellants     252
Other Cleaning Products     253
Asthma-Friendly Products     254
When You're Away     255
Visiting at a Friend's House     255
In the Good Old Summertime     257
Challenges of Flying     260
Staying in Comfort     262
Watch Out for Triggers     264
Traveling Abroad     265
Activities and Exercise     266
Other Away-from-Home Tips     266
Emergency Care and Hospitalizations     268
Hospitalization Trends     268
Knowledge Is Power     270
Missed Medications     271
Be Prepared     273
What an Emergency Looks Like     274
At the Emergency Room     275
When Hospitalization Happens     276
The Hospital Discharge     278
When Hospital Visits Increase     280
Exercise and Fitness     281
The Truth about Asthma and Exercise     281
Exercise-Induced Asthma     283
Treatment, Control, and Conditioning     286
What Exercises Work     289
Asthma and Physical Education     292
Self-Management and Record Keeping     297
Managing Change     297
Self-Management Education     298
Barriers to Self-Management     302
Getting Great Care     304
Record Keeping: Asthma Diary     306
Record Keeping: Personal Health Records     307
Web Sites for Parents of Children with Asthma     310
Glossary     314
Guidelines: Classifying Severity and Control     317
Index     323

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