This new updated and expanded edition includes the latest research on asthma treatments and medications for children. It includes a family approach to promote the well-being of children and control symptoms of asthma. It also includes more information on non-medical treatment approaches, including relaxation and visualization techniques, to calm children during asthma attacks. The ""Comprehensive resources"" section has been updated an expanded to include valuable information from print and online/web resources. Designed for young people up to the age of 13 who suffer from Asthma.

 

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by American Psychological Association .

Linda Ashman has written more than 20 books for young readers. Michael Chesworth is the prolific illustrator of more than 40 children's books. Jonathan H. Weiss, PhD, is former Director of Behavior Science, Children's Asthma Research Institute, National Asthma Center, and is currently Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Attending Psychologist, Cornell Medical Center, New York. He is consultant to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the author of the asthma guide Super Stuff.