Asthma Care And Breathing Exercises Guide (Mobi Health)
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Pulmonary & Thoracic, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Respiratory, Reference & Language, Reference
| Author: | MobileReference | ISBN: | 9781605011158 |
| Publisher: | MobileReference | Publication: | January 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | MobileReference | Language: | English |
| Author: | MobileReference |
| ISBN: | 9781605011158 |
| Publisher: | MobileReference |
| Publication: | January 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | MobileReference |
| Language: | English |
An illustrated Asthma Care Study Guide. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in asthma. No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary.FEATURES:- Asthma is explained in details. - Diagnosis and treatment of asthma is explained. - Breathing exercises are described. - Acupressure treatment for asthma is described. - Special sections on first aid in asthma. - Illustrated human anatomy chapter. - Always have the guide available for a quick reference. - Consult the guide during an emergency or read it at leisure. - Search for the words or phrases - Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page - Add Bookmarks - Designed for optimal navigation on electronic devices with a small screen TABLE OF CONTENTS:Asthma: Introduction History Epidemiology Causes PrognosisDiagnosis: Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Differential diagnosisMedical tests: Spirometry Metacholine challenge test Peak flow meter Wheezing RhonchiPathophysiology: Bronchoconstriction Bronchial inflammation Pathogenesis Sleep apneaTreatment: Introduction Relief medication Prevention medication Long-acting â2-agonists Emergency treatment Nebulizer Alternative and complementary medicine Asthma Diary AcupressureBreathing exercises: Controlled Study Buteyko Method Strelnikova MethodMedications: Bronchodilator Anticholinergics Beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists Leukotriene receptor antagonists Xanthines Mast cell stabilizers Antitussive Antihistamine Anti-inflammatory: Corticosteroids: Prednisone Dexamethasone NSAIDs: Aspirin IbuprofenFirst Aid: Anaphylaxis (constriction of airways) Asthma First Aid Techniques World-wide Emergency Telephone NumbersAnatomy and physiology of Respiratory System: Introduction Nose Nasal cavity Trachea Lungs Conducting zone Respiratory zone
An illustrated Asthma Care Study Guide. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in asthma. No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary.FEATURES:- Asthma is explained in details. - Diagnosis and treatment of asthma is explained. - Breathing exercises are described. - Acupressure treatment for asthma is described. - Special sections on first aid in asthma. - Illustrated human anatomy chapter. - Always have the guide available for a quick reference. - Consult the guide during an emergency or read it at leisure. - Search for the words or phrases - Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page - Add Bookmarks - Designed for optimal navigation on electronic devices with a small screen TABLE OF CONTENTS:Asthma: Introduction History Epidemiology Causes PrognosisDiagnosis: Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Differential diagnosisMedical tests: Spirometry Metacholine challenge test Peak flow meter Wheezing RhonchiPathophysiology: Bronchoconstriction Bronchial inflammation Pathogenesis Sleep apneaTreatment: Introduction Relief medication Prevention medication Long-acting â2-agonists Emergency treatment Nebulizer Alternative and complementary medicine Asthma Diary AcupressureBreathing exercises: Controlled Study Buteyko Method Strelnikova MethodMedications: Bronchodilator Anticholinergics Beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists Leukotriene receptor antagonists Xanthines Mast cell stabilizers Antitussive Antihistamine Anti-inflammatory: Corticosteroids: Prednisone Dexamethasone NSAIDs: Aspirin IbuprofenFirst Aid: Anaphylaxis (constriction of airways) Asthma First Aid Techniques World-wide Emergency Telephone NumbersAnatomy and physiology of Respiratory System: Introduction Nose Nasal cavity Trachea Lungs Conducting zone Respiratory zone
