Fourth-grader Bobby is hurt when he hears his father, a former pro-football player, say that the two of them are nothing alike, but finally summons the courage to talk about it after his public asthma attack proves how right his father is.
Describes how asthma is diagnosed and treated, including the many possible triggers of asthma attacks and how it attacks the airways of those who suffer from it, making it difficult to breathe.
Discusses the signs and symptoms of asthma, conditions triggering attacks and how to avoid them, drug treatments, inhalers and nebulizers, and psychological aspects of the disorder.
"An overview of asthma for children in grades 5 and up. Find out what asthma is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and some treatment options"--Provided by publisher.
Presents information about asthma, discusses exercises the author has found to be most helpful in his work with asthma sufferers, and reviews natural therapies and treatments that may be used in addition to or in place of orthodox medicine.
Exploration of asthma from the patients point of view that also explores the social roots of asthma and raises questions about peoples attitudes towards the disease.