Understanding Asthma Anatomical Chart

Understanding Asthma has been completely updated for the 2nd edition. The chart defines asthma and discusses possible causes and how it is diagnosed.The chart illustrates and describes what happens during an asthma attack with side by side images of an affected bronchiole and a healthy bronchioleAlso illustrates and describes how the lungs workIncludes a microscopic view of an alveolar sacA "Monitoring Your Asthma by Zone" chart matches various degrees of asthma symptoms with appropriate actionsSymptoms for adults and children are listedAlso included are common triggers and information on monitoring and managing asthma.Laminated and paper versions are available in English and Spanish.Made in USAAvailable in the following versions: 20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587799389 20" x 26" heavy weight paper ISBN 9781587799372 20" x 26" heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners Spanish ISBN 9781587799440 20" x 26" heavy weight paper Spanish ISBN 9781587799433

• Defines asthma and describes the stages of an asthma attack.
• Discusses who gets asthma and lists the common triggers of asthma as well as the signs and symptoms.
• Illustrates how the lung works, compares a normal bronchus to an asthmatic bronchus, and provides detail on an asthma attack and wheezing.
• Describes the types of asthma and illustrates extrinsic asthma by showing the process of developing an allergy through multiple exposures to an allergen and illustrates intrinsic asthma by showing irritants being exposed to an irritated bronchial tube.
• Size is 20 inches by 26 inches - Heavy Paper.