This book explores asthma and how people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how asthma affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Timeline of key events Handling Health Challenges examines disorders and diseases and the ways in which they impact daily life for the people who have them. Each title discusses the science behind the health challenge, including causes, symptoms, and treatments, and takes a hopeful approach. Readers will learn how people are able to manage these disorders and diseases to live happy, healthy, fulfilling lives.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO

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