Introduction.

Part I: Asthma Basics.

Chapter 1: Knowing What’s Ailing You.

Chapter 2: The Basics of Treating and Managing Your Asthma.

Chapter 3: Dealing with Doctor Visits.

Chapter 4: Managing Asthma Long-Term.

Part II: Understanding Asthma Triggers.

Chapter 5: Knowing Your Asthma Triggers.

Chapter 6: Understanding Asthma and the Role of Allergies.

Chapter 7: Hay Fever and Asthma: The United Airway.

Chapter 8: Food Allergies and Asthma.

Chapter 9: Asthma and Exercise.

Part III: Treating Your Asthma.

Chapter 10: Avoiding Allergens That Cause Respiratory Symptoms.

Chapter 11: Getting Allergy Tested and Allergy Shots.

Chapter 12: Relieving Your Nasal Allergies.

Chapter 13: Treating Your Ear, Nose, and Throat Symptoms.

Part IV: Controlling Asthma with Medications.

Chapter 14: Knowing Asthma Medications.

Chapter 15: Looking at Asthma Controller Drugs.

Chapter 16: Treating Asthma Episodes.

Chapter 17: Future Trends in Asthma Therapy.

Part V: Special Asthma Conditions.

Chapter 18: Asthma during Childhood.

Chapter 19: Pregnancy and Asthma.

Chapter 20: Asthma and the Elderly.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Traveling with Asthma.

Chapter 22: Ten Famous Folks with Asthma.

Appendix: Asthma Resources.

Index.