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,…mehr
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!
Allen J. Dozor, MD, is chief of pediatric pulmonology at the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center and professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College.
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Contents Introduction: Why This Book Is So Important to Me 1 What Is Happening to Your Child? 1 An Unnecessary Burden: Feeling Fair-to-Poor When Good-to-Great Is Possible 2 Allergies and Asthma: The Basics 3 Understanding the Causes of Allergic Reactions 2 In Search of a Solution 4 Consulting the Doctor: Pediatrician, Family Physician, or Specialist? 5 Reaching a Diagnosis 6 Identifying Food Allergies 3 Allergy and Asthma Action Plan: Prevention 7 Allergy Shots: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How 8 Day-to-Day Prevention at Home and Beyond 9 The Truth About Cats, Dogs, Birds, and Other Animal Friends 10 Prevention and Management of Allergies and Asthma at School 11 Preventing Allergic Reactions to Foods 12 Prevention and Management Away from Home: Sleepovers, Summer Camp, Family Trips, Scuba Diving, and Mountain Climbing 4 Asthma Action Plan: Medication and Treatment 13 Asthma: Overview of Treatment 14 Asthma Triggered by Allergens 15 Asthma Triggered by Infections 16 Asthma Triggered by Exercise 5 Allergy Action Plan: Medication and Treatment 17 Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies) and Allergic Conjunctivitis (Eye Allergies) 18 Skin Allergies 19 Drug and Insect Allergies 20 Anaphylaxis and Emergency Management of Allergic Reactions 6 Enjoying Life 21 The Psychological Aspects of Managing Allergies and Asthma 22 Keeping Allergies and Asthma Under Control Appendix: Resources Student Asthma Action Card Acknowledgments Index
Contents Introduction: Why This Book Is So Important to Me 1 What Is Happening to Your Child? 1 An Unnecessary Burden: Feeling Fair-to-Poor When Good-to-Great Is Possible 2 Allergies and Asthma: The Basics 3 Understanding the Causes of Allergic Reactions 2 In Search of a Solution 4 Consulting the Doctor: Pediatrician, Family Physician, or Specialist? 5 Reaching a Diagnosis 6 Identifying Food Allergies 3 Allergy and Asthma Action Plan: Prevention 7 Allergy Shots: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How 8 Day-to-Day Prevention at Home and Beyond 9 The Truth About Cats, Dogs, Birds, and Other Animal Friends 10 Prevention and Management of Allergies and Asthma at School 11 Preventing Allergic Reactions to Foods 12 Prevention and Management Away from Home: Sleepovers, Summer Camp, Family Trips, Scuba Diving, and Mountain Climbing 4 Asthma Action Plan: Medication and Treatment 13 Asthma: Overview of Treatment 14 Asthma Triggered by Allergens 15 Asthma Triggered by Infections 16 Asthma Triggered by Exercise 5 Allergy Action Plan: Medication and Treatment 17 Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies) and Allergic Conjunctivitis (Eye Allergies) 18 Skin Allergies 19 Drug and Insect Allergies 20 Anaphylaxis and Emergency Management of Allergic Reactions 6 Enjoying Life 21 The Psychological Aspects of Managing Allergies and Asthma 22 Keeping Allergies and Asthma Under Control Appendix: Resources Student Asthma Action Card Acknowledgments Index
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