Living Well with Asthma [Paperback]

Michael R. Freedman PhD (Author), Samuel J. Rosenberg (Author), Cynthia L. Divino PhD (Author)

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Paperback: 213 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (Feb 13 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572300515
ISBN-13: 978-1572300514
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 14.6 x 1.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 322 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,449,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #91 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Asthma

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Most asthma books focus on the physical impact of this disease and only briefly discuss the effects it can have on your lifestyle and sense of well-being. Living Well with Asthma addresses this issue in detail. Through anecdotes from asthma sufferers, the authors dispel myths and correct faulty assumptions using a simple four-question formula. To further topple self-defensive barriers to accepting and dealing with the disease, one chapter identifies the basic defense mechanisms people use and provides guidelines on how to overcome them. Subsequent chapters concentrate on practical advice for specific issues, such as handling asthma's effects on sex life, creating a more supportive family environment, and matching yourself to the best physician.

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An excellent text, written by authorities in the field, on the potentially serious psychological aspects of having a chronic disease. Aimed directly at the asthma sufferer, it includes case studies of commonly encountered problems and discusses family and broader issues that can constrain one's life. (LJ 3/15/98)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Living well with Asthma, Jun 21 2000

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This is a great book, very down to earth and practical. It is intended mostly for adults suffering from asthma, but I think it would also be good for family members to read and it gives information on living with children with asthma too. The authors focus, not on the medical aspects of asthma, but on the day to day lives of asthma sufferers and how they can better handle problems in such areas as sex life, family relationships and work. The authors give concrete examples of specific problems and easy to understand solutions. They also give many case illustrations from their work with asthmatics. Most importantly, the book is easy and interesting to read. I was able to pick it up and read just the sections I most wanted to know about without feeling lost. I strongly recommend this book to asthma sufferers and their friends and relatives, as well as to health professionals who want to get a clearer picture of what asthma sufferers and their families go through and how to help them.

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