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Allergies & Asthma


allergies.jpg (12228 bytes) Allergies (in adults)

By David G. Tinkelman, MD
National Jewish Medical and Research Center

32-page, soft-covered, full-color booklet in easy-to-carry size of 5 ½ by 8 ½ inches.

allergies.jpg (13841 bytes) This booklet was written to help you learn about Allergies and to provide answers to frequently asked questions, including:
  • What is an allergy?
  • How do allergies develop?
  • How are allergies diagnosed?
  • What causes allergies?
  • How to guard against allergens?
  • How are allergy symptoms treated?
  • What about asthma and allergies?

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allergieschild.jpg (9633 bytes) Allergies in Childhood

By David G. Tinkelman, MD
National Jewish Medical and Research Center

32-page, soft-covered, full-color booklet in easy-to-carry size of 5 ½ by 8 ½ inches.

allergies-child.jpg (4903 bytes) This booklet was written to help parents learn about Allergies in childhood and to provide answers to frequently asked questions, including:
  • What is an allergy?
  • What is an allergic reaction?
  • How do allergies develop?
  • How does the doctor test for allergies?
  • What substances cause allergies in children?
  • How can parents guard against allergies in children?
  • What is hay fever, asthma and eczema?

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asthma.jpg (13030 bytes) Asthma (in adults)

By Harold S. Nelson, MD
National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine

32-page, soft-covered, full-color booklet in easy-to-carry size of 5 ½ by 8 ½ inches.

asthma.jpg (4910 bytes) This booklet was written to help you learn about Asthma and to provide answers to frequently asked questions, including
  • What is asthma, and who gets it?
  • What can trigger asthma episodes?
  • How does your doctor test for asthma?
  • What types of asthma medications are available for prevention and treatment?
  • How to use inhalers and nebulizers?
  • How to use a peak flow meter?
  • What are the common allergies and irritants that affect asthma?

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asthmachild.jpg (9333 bytes) Asthma in Childhood

By P. A. Eggleston, MD
Johns Hopkins University

32-page, soft-covered, full-color booklet in easy-to-carry size of 5 ½ by 8 ½ inches.

asthma-child.jpg (4817 bytes) This booklet was written to help parents learn about Asthma in Childhood and to provide answers to frequently asked questions, including:
  • What is asthma?
  • What causes an asthma attack?
  • How do children get asthma?
  • How do you predict an asthma attack?
  • How can asthma attacks be treated?
  • How do young children use inhalants?
  • How can asthma attacks be prevented?
  • How do you cope with daily activities, including school, sports, and vacations?

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eczemachild.jpg (9001 bytes) Eczema in Children

By T.J. David, MD
University of Manchester
and
Bernard A. Cohen, MD
Johns Hopkins University

24-page, soft-covered, full-color booklet in easy-to-carry size of 5 ½ by 8 ½ inches.

eczema.jpg (4574 bytes) This booklet was written to help parents learn about Eczema in Children and to provide answers to frequently asked questions, including:
  • What is eczema?
  • How does eczema start?
  • What does eczema look like?
  • What does it feel like?
  • How to stop the skin from drying out?
  • How to help reduce the scratching?
  • Are there any useful medications?
  • What triggers allergic flair-ups?

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