This book is an overview of asthma a disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide. Topics include - What asthma is, how doctors diagnosed asthma, how the various symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing and tightness in the chest, manifest themselves in different individuals. A large portion of the book is devoted to a lengthy and highly useful discussion of what it is, the current therapies available, coping techniques, asthma resources, as well as the pros and cons of specific medications. Other topics in this book include alternative and complementary therapies, the early warning signs of asthma and asthma attacks. Most important the book goes into detail about triggers and how to avoid them. The book also discusses other important topics such as, asthma caused by allergens and environmental pollutants. These topics are identified, along with suggestions for avoiding or alleviating them.