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Own Your Health : Your Sick Child: Fever, Allergies, Ear Infections, Colds and More (Own Your Health)

John Mark, Roanne Weisman

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Editorial Review:

One of the most difficult challenges as a parent is to watch your child suffer from an ailment, whether it's a bad cold or a broken bone, a painful ear infection or an unthinkable life-threatening illness. At the same time you're trying to comfort your child, you're faced with an onslaught of medical decisions that often need to be made quickly to ensure the best care. With a myriad of treatment options that differ depending upon the day or whom you ask, how can you trust what's safe and effective?

Own Your Health Your Sick Child gives you immediate access to the most proven and reliable treatments from top doctors in conventional and alternative medicine. With checklists, action plans and helpful tips, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to take care of what's most important—your child.

All About Asthma (An Albert Whitman Prairie Book)

William Ostrow, Vivian Ostrow

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Editorial Review:

The young narrator describes life as an asthmatic, explaining causes and symptoms of asthma, and discussing ways to control the disorder to lead a normal life.

100 Q&A About Your Child's Asthma (100 Questions & Answers about . . .)

Claudia S. Pottel, B. Robert Feldman

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This book provides authoritative, practical answers to questions about childhood asthma, treatment options, post-treatment quality of life, coping strategies for patient and caregiver, sources of support, and much more.

The Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids: A Complete Program to Help Your Child Live a Full and Active Life

Allen Dozor, Kate Kelly

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Statistics show that up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from allergies and at least 10 percent suffer from asthma. That translates into almost five million American children affected by both allergies and asthma. And as Dr. Allen J. Dozor, head of one of the largest pediatric pulmonary practices in the United States, has seen among his patients, some of the most upsetting effects of allergies and asthma are the psychological wounds inflicted on a child's self-image. There is the constant protectiveness from caregivers, confusing limits and rules, headaches, obesity, shortness of breath, and sleep deprivation. In some cases these side effects, such as stress and obesity, cycle back to make the original condition worse.

Dr. Dozor's plan, developed over the last twenty years, is designed to empower both parents and children. His warmhearted but reality-based approach includes

• How to give the right amount of medication for best effects and no side effects
• Empowering your children to manage their own condition so that they can feel safe and secure
• Prevention and management in school
• Handling emergencies

And much more!

Your Asthma-Free Child

Richard Firshein

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Clear, comprehensive, effective 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book has been written for parents and those who are responsible for the health of children suffering with asthma. By outlining a proven 7-step program in detail, Dr. Firshein, who is a well-known authority in the field of Preventive Medicine, gives the reader a great program for systematically healing a child with asthma and giving him or her life tools and knowledge to recognize and deal with any future recurrences. It is a highly effective program that the author encourages parents to share with their child's health provider so that the child may have the best care possible. I personally know of children that have been on this program and it has given them and their parents a whole new lease on life, bringing hope and new found health for the whole family.

Editorial Review:

Dr. Richard Firshein first developed and implemented his Breath of Life Program at a public elementary school in the Bronx that had one of the highest rates of asthma in the country. Nearly 100 percent of the asthmatic students experienced a dramatic drop in reliance on medication, emergency room visits, and school absences due to asthma attacks. Using his expertise in integrative medicine, Dr. Firshein has created a program that combines traditional medical practices with alternative approaches such as nutritional supplementation, diet, and breathing and visualization exercises to form a vital resource for any parent of an asthmatic child.

Hometown Hero: Featuring Scott Whittaker (Kids on the Block Book Series)

Barbara Aiello, Jeffrey Shulman

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Editorial Review:

Fifth-grader Scott reveals in his diary how he copes with his asthma and the outcome of his encounter with a homeless person in the library. Includes questions and answers about asthma and its treatment.

American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Allergies and Asthma: Breathing Easy and Bringing Up Healthy, Active Children

Michael J. Welch M.D., American Academy of Pediatrics

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Very Informative 5 out of 5 stars.
18 of 21 people found this review helpful.

After finding out my daughter was diagnosed with Asthma I read this book. It was very informative and it clearly described Asthma. It was very helpful in explaining different treatments, medications, and steps to take to limit Asthma attacks. I have a much better understanding of Asthma and how to control it.

Editorial Review:

From the foremost authority on children's health--a vital guide for parents whose children suffer from allergies and asthma

Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases. Asthma affects nearly 5 million American children, while allergies affect about 50 million. This comprehensive book is an invaluable resource for parents who want answers and information about their children's allergies and asthma. This user-friendly volume is filled with up-to-the-minute advice from pediatricians on how to
¸  Identify allergies and asthma
¸  Prevent attacks
¸  Minimize triggers and avoid allergens
¸  Understand medications and choose them wisely
¸  Explain allergies to young children
¸  Help children of all ages manage symptoms

As with all AAP Guides, the layout and writing style make information easy to find, with real-life case studies, sidebars, and tables to help parents raise healthy, active children.

Living with Asthma (Teen's Guides)

William E., M.D. Berger

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Editorial Review:

This is an insightful guide for teens with asthma. Asthma is a chronic life-threatening lung disease that affects nearly 5 million teens, causing episodes of wheezing, coughing, and breathing difficulty. It affects about 1 or 2 teens out of 10, and is the most common reason teens miss school in this country."Living with Asthma" is a straightforward guide offering authoritative information on coping and living with the disease. This accessible book features dramatized, real-life examples that allow readers to fully grasp the impact asthma can have on everyday living. Appendixes contain such useful information as organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading.

Why Is It So Hard to Breathe?: A First Look at...Asthma (A First Look at...)

Pat Thomas

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An easy-to-understand text complemented with color illustrations reassures children who suffer from asthma, explaining what it is and reminding them that with proper treatment and medical council, they can participate in all childhood activities and lead normal lives. All titles in the very helpful A First Look at. . . series speak directly to preschool and early-grades children, encouraging them to explore their feelings and talk to trusted elders about ways of dealing with things that bother them. Some problems discussed in these books are passing in nature and can be solved with relative ease. Others, like those treated in this new title, encourage children who have long-term health problems to trust in the professional medical care that they require, and not be frightened by it. The book features child-friendly color illustrations on every page. A brief section at the end of the book presents specific advice and information for parents.

Asthma (First Facts)

Glaser, Jason

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Editorial Review:

Describes asthma and its causes, symptoms, and treatments.