* 5,000 people die from asthma every year

* 470,000 receive asthma treatment

* 1.9 million treated in emergency rooms

While mild asthma isnt considered fatal, severe asthma can cause respiratory failure. Epidemic? Probably not. Disturbing? Absolutely! The last two decades have shown the fastest growing trend in the occurrence of asthma.

This is another of those diseases whose upward surge can find its roots in modern technology.

Environment has a huge role in triggering asthma attacks. For the majority of folks, we work, live and play indoors. Dust, carpet fibers, mold, weather, wood smoke and preservatives are just a few contributing factors. Even specific gastrointestinal infections can cause asthma.

If you or someone you love appears to exhibit symptoms of asthma but you arent sure of what to look for then All About Asthma - What You Need to Know is just what the doctor ordered.

All About Asthma is not a textbook filled with medical jargon. Rather, it is written in plain English, straightforward and jam packed with just what you need to know before heading off to your physician.

Todays patients are a savvy lot who take control of their own health issues as never before in history. All About Asthma recognizes that and places you in the drivers seat. Take a look at what you will learn:

-- What causes an asthma attack?

-- What are the different types of asthma?

-- How to identify the warning signs and symptoms

-- How to determine the severity of your asthma

-- Asthma in adults and the elderly

-- How to treat asthma in your child

-- Can you prevent an asthma attack?

-- What is the criteria to diagnose asthma?

-- What medications are used to treat asthma?

-- Learn about a peak flow meter

-- Common myths about asthma dispelled

-- Asthma an exercise

-- What about asthma and nutrition?

Look, we arent going to tell you that All About Asthma is going to cure your asthma. . .there is no cure for asthma. However, there are different ways to manage the disease.

Beware of anyone making cure all claims just to get you to part with your hard-earned money. What you need is a responsible guide that will explain this condition and give you realistic answers about dealing with it whether it be for yourself or your child or your elderly.

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