TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 9
  • Chapter One: An Overview of Asthma 11
  • Understanding Asthma 12
  • Classification of Asthma 12
  • Common Tests Used to Detect Asthma 13
  • Atopy and Allergy 16
  • Asthma Attacks 16
  • Chapter Two: What Triggers Asthma? 21
  • Asthma Triggers 22
  • How to Handle Heartburn to Prevent Asthmatic Trigger 37
  • How to Handle Emotional Trigger 38
  • Chapter Three: Warning Signs, Diagnosis, and Medical Treatments 41
  • Common Symptoms for Asthma 42
  • Early Warning Signs 42
  • Danger Signs 44
  • Diagnosis 45
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) 45
  • Spirometry 47
  • Lung Volumes 49
  • Airway Resistance 50
  • Nitric Oxide Test 50
  • Bronchial Provocation and Challenge Tests 51
  • Diffusing Capacity 51
  • Arterial Blood Gases 52
  • Why PFTs Are Important in Diagnosing Asthma? 52
  • Medications 53
  • Quick – Relief Medications 56
  • Antibiotics 65
  • Tips on How to Aid a Patient Having an Asthma Attack 65
  • Chapter Four: Natural Remedies for Asthma 69
  • Type of Foods You Need to Eat 70
  • Foods You Need to Avoid 83
  • Supplements 86
  • Essential Oils 89
  • Chapter Five: Asthma in Children, Adults and Pregnant Women 91
  • Asthma in Pregnant Women 92
  • Asthma in Babies/Small Children 96
  • Asthma in Older Adults 102
  • Chapter Six: Asthma and Smoking 105
  • Secondhand Smoke 106
  • Quick Facts 107
  • Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke 107
  • Secondhand Smoke in Adults 110
  • Secondhand Smoke in Work Environments 111
  • Myths and Facts about Secondhand Smoke 112
  • How to Quit Smoking 114
  • Types of Quitting Programs for Smokers 115
  • Chapter Seven: FAQs about Asthma 117
  • Frequently Ask Questions about Asthma 118
  • Photo References 127
  • References 129

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