Asthma
Published on 16. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7502-2837-4 (ISBN)
Description
This engaging book gives readers a clear idea of what it is like to live with asthma both for sufferers and their family and friends.
Looking at the different lives of three individuals, the book describes what asthma is, what triggers it, in particular house-dust mites, how medicines can help, how to avoid asthma triggers, how to exercise when exercise triggers asthma, protecting against poor air quality, what to do in an emergency, and getting help.
Looking at the different lives of three individuals, the book describes what asthma is, what triggers it, in particular house-dust mites, how medicines can help, how to avoid asthma triggers, how to exercise when exercise triggers asthma, protecting against poor air quality, what to do in an emergency, and getting help.
Reviews / Votes
The 'Living with' series has a particular strength: we meet real children and adults coping with their disabilities. * Books for Keeps, Nov 00 *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
Colour photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 11 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 269 mm
Weight
166 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-2837-4 (9780750228374)
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Person
Peta Bee is a freelance health journalist who writes regularly for several national newspapers on health issues and has written educational materials for Asthma UK among other charities.