Can I Tell You About Asthma?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals

Name: Can I Tell You About Asthma?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
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ISBN: 9781849053501

ISBN-10: 1849053502

ISBN-13: 9781849053501

Edition: 2012

Authors: Lesley Mills

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Meet Alfie–a young boy with asthma. Alfie invites readers to learn about asthma from his perspective, describing how it feels to have an asthma attack and what the common triggers are. He talks about the challenges of having asthma and how important it is that his friends and the people around him can recognize the signs when he starts feeling short of breath and know how to help. Alfie also gives simple instructions on using asthma inhalers and other medical treatments.This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for young people, aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and…

Book details

List price: $13.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
Binding: Paperback
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English



Introduction


Introducing Alfie who has Asthma


What is it like to have Asthma?


Things about having Asthma that make you feel worried and upset


How people treat you


What is Asthma?


Asthma medication


Asthma inhalers, spacers and technique


Asthma medication at school


Diagnosing Asthma and tests


Asthma triggers


Emergency treatment


Asthma facts and figures


More information about Asthma


How teachers can help


How parents can help


Recommended Reading, Websites and Organisations