Part III

Treating Your Asthma

In this part . . .

Asthma is a multifaceted, chronic, inflammatory airway disease of the lungs that causes breathing problems. It requires proper diagnosis, early and aggressive treatment, and effective long-term management. That’s what Part III of this book is all about. In particular, Chapter 10 looks at how to avoid those allergens that bother you the most. Chapter 11 discusses testing for allergies and immunotherapy (allergy shots). Chapters 12 and 13 examine what you and your doctor can do to relieve your nasal allergies and treat any complications.