Living Better with ASTHMA

von Prabhat Das

218 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Asthma can be frightening, confusing, and often misunderstood. For millions of adults, it raises troubling questions. Why am I wheezing? Why do symptoms flare up unexpectedly? Am I using my inhaler correctly? Can I live a normal, active life?In this book Living Better with Asthma, Dr. Prabhat Das, MD, PhD, FACP, an experienced physician with decades of clinical practice, offers clear, practical, science-based answers in language readers can easily understand. Part of the Better Health with Dr Das Series, this book was written to help ordinary people make sense of asthma without medical jargon, fear, or confusion.This is not a dry medical textbook. It is a compassionate, trustworthy guide from a doctor speaking directly to patients and families.Dr. Das explains what asthma is, what may cause it, how it is diagnosed, and how modern treatments work. He guides readers through triggers, inhalers, medicines, flare-ups, emergency warning signs, and newer advanced therapies for difficult asthma. He also addresses conditions that can mimic asthma, common myths and misunderstandings, and practical ways to improve long-term control.Just as important, this book focuses not only on managing symptoms, but on living well.Readers will learn how to reduce triggers, use inhalers correctly, recognize when asthma may be poorly controlled, understand when specialist evaluation may be needed, and approach the future with realistic hope. Special chapters address asthma in children, older adults, and pregnancy, making this a broad and highly useful resource.Inside this book, you will discover:¿ What asthma really is, and what it is not ¿ Common triggers and risk factors ¿ How asthma is diagnosed and monitored ¿ How asthma medicines work ¿ How to avoid common treatment mistakes ¿ What to do during flare-ups and emergencies ¿ Newer and advanced treatments for severe asthma ¿ Practical strategies for living actively and confidentlyWritten with warmth, clarity, and authority, this book empowers readers to move from fear to understanding, and from uncertainty to confidence.Whether you are newly diagnosed, struggling with persistent symptoms, caring for someone with asthma, or simply looking for reliable guidance, this book offers knowledge you can trust and practical advice you can use.If you want to breathe easier, understand asthma better, and take greater control of your health, this book is an invaluable guide.

• Themen: Ratgeber Familie und Gesundheit Ratgeber, Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9781971672465
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.04.2026
• Größe: 222 x 145 mm
• Verlag: Dr Prabhat Das