Dr. Tom Plaut's Asthma Guide for People of All Ages

I have read a number of books and articles on asthma. This is by far the most comprehensive, up to date and it is easy to understand, too. I checked a copy from my library but it is so good that I am going to purchase it for my personal reference library as well as my child's school nurse. This book even has short section explaining cough-variant asthma, which is what both me and my son have...this is a little known type of asthma which in my case was mis-diagnosed for 35 years.

Read Plaut's book shortly after my oldest son had his first asthma attack which nearly resulted in respiratory failure. Plaut's book is by far my best single source for useful information about causes, prevention and treatment. I consult it regularly and highly recommend it for anyone with or concerned about asthma. It was a lifesaver in my family!!!

I'm a medical librarian/information specialist and I know that there are 'other resources,' but this 'Asthma Guide' should be your first choice because it provides all one needs to understand and manage asthma! I've had asthma for 25 years! And after all this time and treatment, I am reading Dr. Plaut's Asthma Guide, wishing I had this comprehensive resource sooner! After reading only a few chapters, I've already learned so much more to help me and others like me. Thank you Dr. Plaut!

This is the most comprehensive and easiest to read book on asthma that I have ever used. I have asthma, my children have asthma and I am a Pediatrician who treats asthma. I found new information that I did not know especially on asthma in the environment, especially at school. I have recommended this book to the parents of my patients and to my teenage patients who have been very pleased with the increased knowledge and comfort level achieved in managing asthma. This book is a "must have" for anyone with asthma as it addresses asthma in children and adults. Thus it is a useful knowledge source for the parent as they are often learning more about their own asthma as well as their child's asthma. It is fun to read as there are stories of people with asthma that illustrate the points that Dr. Plaut makes. The resource section is the best that I have ever seen compiled and includes web site addresses.