One Breath. A Personal Journey with Asthma
Description
What happens when asthma goes undetected until adulthood? This program features four individuals (including the film's director) who have suffered from the condition for decades but have only recently realized that it is the source of their health problems. Each describes for the camera how they are coming to terms with asthma's impact on their lives - from the constant battle for breath and energy to emotional journeys through denial, fear, anger, and acceptance. In addition, medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating asthma help to explain its physiology, its signs and symptoms, the roles played by allergens and temperature extremes, and the uses of peak flow monitoring, spirometry, bronchodilators, and other innovations. Eye-catching 3-D animation illustrates important concepts.
Runtime
55 min
Subjects
- Lungs (83)
- Self-care, Health (487)
- Respiratory organs (183)
- Respiratory tract diseases (17)
- Human body (173)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
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