“…books in this series are well known for their easy-to-read and Asthma For Dummies is no exception.” (
The Airways Journal, March 2005)
“…you can breathe-easy with this plain-English guide which clearly explains the disease which affects so many people…” (
Pride Magazine, July 2004)
“…an extremely helpful and comprehensive book – essential reading for anyone with Asthma…” (
Irish Examiner, 4
th June 2004)
“…an invaluable source of information for all sufferers…” (
FT Newswire, 18 May 2004)
"This really is one of the most informative guides around." (
Daily Mail, September 9, 2008)
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I was skeptical of the name. However, I leafed through it (and many other asthma books) in a brick and mortar store before I bought this book. And I am so grateful! It's easy to read, but doesn't shy away from the technical and biological concepts you should know. It has nice diagrams for those of us who need the visuals to understand somewhat complicated biology.
I feel so much more informed about my disease after having read this book. I feel like I can talk with my doctors and know what questions to ask them, and understand their responses! I can honestly say that after reading this book, I was able to advocate for my own health enough that I feel I can breathe properly and happily now.
There are medications and small lifestyle changes out there that can improve an asthmatic's quality of life immensely. But it is important first to understand the disease itself and then what each medication or technique may do to help. This book is a good start, and I highly recommend taking the step to improve your well-being.
