Adult With Asthma

Basic text and supporting graphics create an ultra-clear explanation of what asthma is, the patterns of an asthma attack, and ways to head off attacks before they happen. This booklet shows readers how they can lead a healthy, normal life with asthma, and urges them to work with their health-care provider. 8 pages in English, 8 pages in Spanish; 5 1/2" x 8"

Shows and tells asthma patients how to exercise safely by checking their peak flow before they exercise, taking their medications, warming up, taking breaks, and cooling down. Recommends activities to try; provides helpful tips. 50 two-sided 8 1/2" x 11" tear-off sheets per pad.

Provides step-by-step instructions on using a metered dose inhaler. Colorful illustrations clearly depict proper techniques. Note spaces encourage patients to record health-care-provider instructions, type of medication, puffs per canister, and more. 50 two-sided, 8 1/2" x 11" tear-off sheets per pad.

Shows asthma sufferers the way to a healthy, active life! This interactive guide motivates readers to control asthma by working with their health-care provider, sticking to their medication program, and monitoring their condition. Workbook pages help them develop treatment, exercise, and smoking-cessation plans; track medications; record peak flow readings; and control triggers. Includes step-by-s

Put this CD in the hands of people newly diagnosed with asthma to help them stay positive, motivated, and in control of their condition. Guides viewers in identifying triggers and reducing exposure, discusses different medications and how they help, and explains steps for using inhalers and peak-flow meters effectively. Also discusses the four levels of asthma severity, potential consequences of u

"You can enjoy a full, active life. It takes putting yourself in charge!" That's the inspirational message this booklet delivers. Detailed illustrations and easy-reading text help readers understand what happens during an asthma attack. Empowers them to develop an asthma-action plan, take medications as prescribed, take regular peak flow readings, and more. 16 pages, 5 1/2" x 8"

Asthma sufferers can enjoy regular exercise; this booklet shows them how. Helps patients understand how exercise affects--and can actually help control--asthma. Urges them to work with their care provider to learn how to manage their condition and develop a customized exercise plan. Tells how to prevent exercise-induced asthma with medications and other techniques; answers common questions. 16 pag

Delivers the positive message that asthma can be controlled with medication. Provides a comprehensive discussion of the medicines used to treat asthma, how they're used, and precautions to take. Describes preventive and "rescue" medicines, lists several brand-name and generic drugs, and gives "how to's" for using a metered dose inhaler and peak flow meter. Includes space for patients to develop th

Up-to-date photographic illustrations make this an appealing and effective tool for managing asthma. Logbook pages provide space for patients to record peak flow readings, track medications and their side effects, and document symptoms and triggers. Includes a checklist of common triggers; explains how to take peak flow readings; and features an asthma management plan to be completed by the patien

Managing asthma effectively is easier with the help of this reminder card's chart for creating a personalized asthma action plan. Chart divides fill-in areas for peak flow readings and medications into segments identified as "under control," "caution," and "medical emergency" so that card carriers can quickly determine the proper action to take. Also includes areas to write in health-care provider