Parents of children with asthma and adult patients will learn what to do in every asthma situation, how to get the best effect from their asthma medicines, how to track asthma with a diary and when to call for help. Includes special tips on managing asthma at school and while traveling, real-life asthma stories and detailed information on the use of inhalers, peak flow monitoring and home treatment plans. Also contains a resource section, medical bibliography, glossary and index.