AsthmaKaDabra

Endorsements** If you wish to include endorsements from fellow authors or others of note, include them here. Asthmarelda and AsthmoMan hit 3-point shots on every page of this book as they extraordinarily validate children from around the world who suffer day-after-day from indoor and outdoor environmental asthma and allergies. This superbly illustrated book is stacked with information that will help you know exactly what to do to enhance the quality of the air that each child breaths, whether it be in the child’s home, school or wherever the child may be. This is a must read for everyone to better understand the bronchial or nasal symptoms that a child may be experiencing and to know all of the things can be done to help make them feel better and to be able to participate in all of the physical fun activities with the other kids. It’s a clear “Swish” for my friend Asthmarelda as she improves the lives of millions of children.” Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, DDS Tallahassee, Florida "Providing the best care for our patients also includes educating them and their families. As a registered respiratory therapist I know that education is key for their success. This book provides a unique and fun way for our patients to learn about asthma and at their level so that they will be better self managers of their disease." Thomas Kallstrom, RRT, MBA, FAARC Asthma in children is one of the most common chronic diseases. In recent times asthma deaths in childhood have more than doubled, however the good news is that with proper treatment, children can live normal, healthy lives. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬The author, Jane Rubinov, is a respiratory therapist who had asthma as a child growing up on a farm in North Dakota. With this background, she has an in-depth understanding of the importance of education for the asthmatic child and the parent. For many years she has provided respiratory therapy services with compassion in hospitals, out-patient services and home care. The clarity and simplicity of this delightful, informative story about the problems children encounter when they first acquire asthma is reminiscent of Peter Pan. Asthmarelda with her magic wand visits the sick asthmatic child in his sleep. And then there are other night visitors, each with a special mission. In this manner the author shares her knowledge and experience of many years. I believe that her work will be recognized as a unique contribution to the education of the child and parent. Understanding the disease, it’s triggers and various treatments has changed the lives of thousands. Donald C. Zavala, MD, FACP, FCCP, Professor of Medicine Emeritus, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.