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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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Asthma in Children | |
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Is Asthma Inherited? | |
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How Is Asthma in Children Diagnosed? | |
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Do Children Outgrow Asthma? | |
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What Is the Impact on the Family? | |
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Early Symptoms and Warning Signs | |
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Cough: The Most Common Indicator | |
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Common Cold | |
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Allergies | |
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Asthma in Children: What Goes Wrong? | |
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The Causes of Inflammation | |
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The IgE Antibody | |
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What Causes Asthma? | |
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Predisposing Factors | |
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Contributing Factors | |
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The Inhaled Allergens | |
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Indoor Allergens | |
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Outdoor Allergens | |
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Animals and Insects as Allergens | |
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Protecting Your Child from Food Allergies | |
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Diagnosing Food Allergy | |
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Avoiding Common Food Allergens | |
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Reducing Allergy with Breastfeeding | |
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Conditions that Make Asthma Worse | |
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Cigarette Smoke | |
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Air Pollutants | |
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Emotional Stress | |
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Aspirin | |
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Respiratory Viral Infections | |
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Climatic Factors | |
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Diagnosing Asthma in Children | |
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History | |
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Physical Examination | |
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Tests for Diagnosing Asthma | |
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Nasal or Sputum Smear Tests | |
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Blood Tests | |
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The IgE Test | |
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Skin Tests | |
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Breath Tests and Lung Function Tests | |
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Combating Asthma in Children | |
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Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | |
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Bronchodilatory Drugs | |
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Prophylactic Drugs | |
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Other Medications | |
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How Asthma Medications Can Be Effectively Delivered | |
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Inhalation Method | |
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Are Allergy Shots Helpful? | |
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Methods of Immunotherapy | |
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Effectiveness of Immunotherapy | |
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Precautions | |
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Can Exercise Induce Asthma? | |
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Diagnosing EIA | |
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Preventing and Reducing EIA | |
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Relieving EIA | |
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Preventing Asthma: Some Necessary Precautions | |
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How to Help Asthmatic Children Avoid an Attack | |
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Early Symptoms of an Attack: What Parents Must Know and Do | |
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Preventing and Managing a Possible Attack | |
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Managing Asthma: Guidelines for Parents | |
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Chronic Mild Asthma | |
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Chronic Moderate Asthma | |
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Chronic Severe Asthma | |
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Seeking Medical Assistance | |
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The Management of Emergency Treatment | |
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Management of Acute Attacks in Hospitals | |
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Management of Acute Attacks in Infants | |
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Alternative Therapies for Asthma | |
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Diet Do's and Don'ts | |
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Herbal and Natural Remedies | |
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Making Children Independent | |
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Offering Positive Reinforcement | |
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Setting Specific Goals | |
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Encouraging a Normal Student Life | |
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Leaving Home for the First Time | |
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Some Important Rules for Parents | |
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Glossary | |
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Bibliography | |
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Resources | |
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Index | |