The Asthma Sourcebook
, by Adams, Francis
- ISBN: 9780071476522 | 0071476520
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/30/2006
Nearly 150 million people worldwide suffer from asthma Includes advances in treatments and up-to-date information on medications, as well as additional resources
Francis V. Adams, M.D., is a pulmonary specialist in private practice and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at New York University. He has been named one of the best doctors in New York by New York magazine and is listed in Top Doctors: New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. He is the author of The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook and Healing Through Empathy.
| Preface | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| What Is Asthma? | p. 1 |
| The Normal Lung | p. 1 |
| The Nervous System and the Lung | p. 3 |
| Definition of Asthma | p. 5 |
| What Causes Asthma? | p. 7 |
| Extrinsic Versus Intrinsic Asthma | p. 11 |
| How Is the Diagnosis of Asthma Made? | p. 12 |
| The Next Step | p. 18 |
| Laboratory Evaluation of Asthma | p. 19 |
| Blood Tests | p. 19 |
| X-Rays | p. 19 |
| Sputum Exam | p. 20 |
| Analysis of Exhaled Air for Nitric Oxide | p. 20 |
| Pulmonary Function Testing | p. 21 |
| Allergy Evaluation: Is It Necessary? | p. 27 |
| After the Diagnosis Is Made | p. 29 |
| The Asthmatic Attack | p. 31 |
| Symptoms and Signs of an Attack | p. 32 |
| How Should I Interpret Changes in My Peak Flow? | p. 37 |
| Having a Treatment Plan | p. 39 |
| What If Avoidance Doesn't Work? | p. 41 |
| The Asthma Medications | p. 43 |
| Bronchodilator Drugs: Beta-Agonists | p. 43 |
| How Should the B-Adrenergic Agonist Be Given? | p. 50 |
| Bronchodilator Drugs: Theophylline | p. 64 |
| Bronchodilator Drugs: Anticholinergic Drugs | p. 68 |
| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Inhaled Corticosteroids | p. 70 |
| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Systemic Corticosteroids | p. 78 |
| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Anti-Leukotrienes | p. 84 |
| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Cromolyn Sodium | p. 87 |
| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Nedocromil Sodium | p. 89 |
| Omalizumab | p. 90 |
| Other Asthma Medications | p. 93 |
| Are Asthma Medications Addictive? | p. 96 |
| Are There Delayed Effects of Asthma Medications? | p. 97 |
| How Should Asthma Drugs Be Used? | p. 98 |
| Strategy for Medication Treatment | p. 99 |
| Adult Asthma: Mild, Moderate, and Severe | p. 99 |
| The Peak Flow Meter and the Acute Attack | p. 103 |
| The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program | p. 105 |
| Childhood Asthma | p. 107 |
| Managing Asthma in the Elderly | p. 111 |
| Putting Your Strategy to Work | p. 116 |
| How to Participate in Managing Your Asthma | p. 117 |
| Self-Monitoring and Education | p. 117 |
| Choosing Your Asthma Physician | p. 119 |
| Reducing Allergens at Home and Work | p. 120 |
| Reducing Indoor Pollution | p. 127 |
| Outdoor Allergens and Irritants | p. 131 |
| How to Avoid Severe or Fatal Asthma Attacks | p. 133 |
| Support Systems | p. 136 |
| Stress and Asthma | p. 137 |
| The Asthma Diet | p. 138 |
| Do I Have to Change My Job? | p. 140 |
| Do I Have to Move? | p. 141 |
| Achieving Your Asthma Goals | p. 142 |
| Asthma and Pregnancy | p. 143 |
| Rationale for Treatment | p. 143 |
| Treating Asthma During Pregnancy | p. 145 |
| Treating Related Conditions During Pregnancy | p. 150 |
| Labor and Delivery | p. 152 |
| After Delivery | p. 153 |
| Avoiding Complications During Pregnancy | p. 153 |
| Occupational Asthma | p. 155 |
| What Is Occupational Asthma? | p. 155 |
| Some Examples of Occupational Asthma | p. 156 |
| When Should I Suspect I May Have Occupational Asthma? | p. 158 |
| Treating Occupational Asthma | p. 160 |
| A Growing Problem | p. 160 |
| Exercise and Asthma | p. 163 |
| Exercise-Induced Asthma | p. 163 |
| Making the Diagnosis | p. 164 |
| How Should Exercise-Induced Asthma Be Treated? | p. 165 |
| Approved Medications for Athletes | p. 167 |
| Guidelines for Preventing Exercised-Induced Asthma | p. 167 |
| How Does Conditioning Affect Asthma? | p. 168 |
| What Type of Exercise Should I Do? | p. 169 |
| Achieving Your Goal of an Active Lifestyle | p. 170 |
| Asthma and Related Illnesses | p. 171 |
| What Are the Sinuses? | p. 171 |
| What Is Rhinitis? | p. 175 |
| What Are Nasal Polyps? | p. 176 |
| Asthma and the Stomach | p. 177 |
| Conclusion: Look for Related Illnesses | p. 180 |
| Asthma and Special Considerations | p. 181 |
| Asthma and Surgery | p. 181 |
| Aspirin-Induced Asthma | p. 184 |
| Nocturnal Asthma | p. 187 |
| Antidepressant Medication and B-Agonists | p. 190 |
| Sedatives and Asthma | p. 190 |
| Oxygen Use in Asthma | p. 191 |
| Premenstrual Asthma | p. 192 |
| Menopause and Asthma | p. 192 |
| Sex and Asthma | p. 192 |
| Asthma and Work Disability | p. 193 |
| Asthma and Pneumonia | p. 194 |
| Asthma and Alternative Medicine | p. 195 |
| What Are the Alternatives? | p. 196 |
| Why Alternative Therapies May Appear to Work | p. 199 |
| Future Considerations | p. 201 |
| New Medications | p. 201 |
| Future Uses of Omalizumab | p. 204 |
| New Devices | p. 204 |
| The Next Generation | p. 205 |
| The Environment | p. 206 |
| Forming a Partnership Against Asthma | p. 207 |
| How to Get More Help | p. 209 |
| Glossary | p. 233 |
| Bibliography | p. 241 |
| Index | p. 247 |
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