All About Asthma TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Asthma - An Overview

• Effects of Asthma

• Frequency of Asthma Attacks

• Cure for Asthma

2. What is Asthma?

• What Leads to an Asthma Attack?

• What Happens in an Asthma Attack?

3. What Causes an Asthma Attack?

• Common Causes of Asthma

• A Breathing Technique that May Help With an Attack

• Genetic Factors

• Other Triggers

• Nocturnal Asthma

• Asthmatic Symptoms

4. Types of Asthma

• Allergic Asthma

• Non-Allergic Asthma

• Exercise-Induced Asthma

• Nocturnal Asthma

• Occupational Asthma

• Steroid-Resistant Asthma

• Child-Onset Asthma

• Adult-Onset Asthma

• Cough-Onset Asthma

• Mixed Asthma

• Seasonal Asthma

• Silent Asthma

5. Warning Signs and Symptoms for Asthma

• The Early Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

• Signs Signaling the Onset of Asthma

• Danger Signals

• Recognizing and Dealing with Warning Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

• Record Keeping

• Planning to Combat Asthmatic Attacks

• Asthmatic Problems in Children

6. Judging the Severity of Your Asthma

• Mild Asthma

• Moderate Asthma

• Severe Asthma

• Brittle Asthma

• Lung Function Tests: Important Indicators of Severity

7. Asthma in Adults and Older People

• What do You Actually Need to Look for?

• Preventative Maintenance for Older Asthmatics

• Finding the Best Medication for Asthmatic Adults

8. Asthma in Infants and Children

• F.A.Q.'s About Asthma and Your Child

9. Asthma and Pregnancy

• Controlling Asthma During Pregnancy

• Medication During Pregnancy

• Important Points About Asthma During Pregnancy

10. How to Prevent Asthma Attacks

• Follow the Medications

• Periodically Monitor Your Breath

• Avoid the "Triggers" as Far as Possible

11. How is Asthma Diagnosed?

• Medical History

• Physical Examinations

• Pulmonary Function Tests

• Necessary Preparations Before Pulmonary Tests

• Chest X-Ray

• Sinus X-Rays

• Allergy Tests

• Blood Tests

12. Medications That Are Used to Treat Asthma

• Asthmatic Medications

• Rescuer or Reliever Medications

• Controller Medications

• Inhaled Corticosteroids

• Long-Acting Beta 2 Bronchodilators

• Oral Corticosteroids

• Nonsteroidal Antiallergics

• Leukotriene Modifiers

• Short-Acting Beta 2 Bronchodilators

• Anticholinergic Bronchodilators

• A Very New Drug

• Inhalers and Their Use

• Metered-Dose Inhaler

• Metered-Dose Inhaler with Spacer

• Dry Powder Inhaler

• Small-Volume Nebulizer

• Safety and Side Effects of Asthmatic Medications

• Occurrence of Side Effects

• Precautions

13. Diet and Nutritional Supplements for Asthma Patients

14. Asthma Action Plan

15. Peak Flow Meter - An Early Warning Device

16. In the Case of Emergency

• Asthma's Three Zones

• When There is an Emergency

17. Common Myths About Asthma

• Myth 1: Asthma is a Childhood Problem. You'll Grow Out of it

• Myth 2: Playing Outdoor Sports or Running Will Aggravate the Conditions

• Myth 3: Asthma is an Emotional or Psychological Problem

• Myth 4: Asthma Medications are More Useless or Harmful Than the Attack

• Myth 5: Asthma Medication is Addictive. You Can't Ever Get Off it

18. Asthma and Exercise

• Exercise-Induced Asthma

• Exercise and Asthma Symptoms

• Symptoms of Exercise-Induced Asthma

• Reducing the Risks of Exercise-Induced Asthma

• Suitable Sports Activities

• People that are Often Affected By Exercise-Induced Asthma

• Specific Problems with Exercise and Asthma

19. Frequently Asked Questions About Asthma

20. Asthma Glossary

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