Bibliograph

Allergies and asthma, what every parent needs to know, Michael J. Welch, editor in chief

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Label

Allergies and asthma, what every parent needs to know, Michael J. Welch, editor in chief

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-154) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Allergies and asthma

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

617445697

Responsibility statement

Michael J. Welch, editor in chief

Sub title

what every parent needs to know

Summary

A guide to allergies and asthma in children that provides information on skin, food, and seasonal allergies; asthma triggers; treatments; lifestyle factors; and other related topics

Table Of Contents

The basics. Allergies and asthma explained ; Determining the problem -- Recognizing and dealing with allergies. Skin allergies ; Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) ; Food allergies ; Killer allergies : anaphylaxis ; Allergy treatments -- Living with asthma. Asthma overview ; Common triggers and how to identify them ; Asthma in infants and toddlers ; Asthma treatments -- Lifestyle, the environment, and asthma. Environmental and lifestyle factors ; Asthma care : more than medication -- Appendixes. A, Hidden food allergens ; B, Allergy and asthma resources ; C, Product information ; D, Glossary

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