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Ask a Nurse
by Amer Assoc of Colleges of
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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Free Press (March 05 2002)
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Chapter 3: Common Conditions: Allergies
An allergy is a hypersensitivity to a normally harmless substance. The body's immune system perceives these substances, called allergens, as harmful and reacts accordingly. White blood cells produce antibodies that neutralize the allergen.

Chapter 3: Arthritis
More than 100 different conditions can be called arthritis, and they all have two things in common — they affect the joints and cause pain. The two most prevalent forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chapter 3: Asthma
Asthma is a disease in which the air passages in the lungs periodically become narrowed, obstructed, or even blocked. The airways usually narrow in reaction to certain stimuli, typically something inhaled. These stimuli are commonly called triggers.



Book Description

Hands-on help from the experts on the front lines.

Whether you call your doctor's office with a problem, make a visit, or are treated in a hospital, chances are a nurse will answer your questions, skillfully directing you to the care you need. That's because nurses provide more hands-on care than any other health care professional. Ask a Nurse draws on the collective expertise of more than 550 nursing schools and 100 practicing nurses nationwide to bring you treatment advice for a wide range of physical complaints, from acne to heartburn to wheezing. This exhaustive resource includes:

  • A comprehensive A-to-Z directory that answers questions about common ailments

  • Separate sections on health issues unique to men, women, and children

  • A complete guide to consumer rights

Plus advice on choosing a reliable pharmacist, putting together a home medical kit, making a hospital stay more comfortable, and more!

Every piece of advice was written by dedicated professionals who spend their days either caring for patients or training other nurses how to do so. They can tell you what works and what doesn't; when you need a doctor's care and what you can treat yourself. There is no better resource for practical health advice, so go ahead, ask a nurse!

About the Author

Geraldine Bednash Ph.D., RN, FAANGeraldine Bednash Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Geraldine Bednash Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Has been the executive director of the AACN since 1989. She serves as the vice president of nursing of Health Professions Education Council of the Association of Academic Health Centers and is a member of the editorial boards of several nursing publications..

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) represents 550 schools of nursing at public and private universities and senior colleges nationwide..

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