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Asthma -The Biography
BookMark Jackson • 2009
Description
Asthma: The Biography by Mark Jackson is a historical and cultural study of asthma. The book traces the disease from ancient civilizations to the modern world and explains how medical knowledge, treatments, and social attitudes toward asthma have changed over time. It discusses early treatments such as Ayurveda and acupuncture, the development of medical understanding of the lungs, the connection between asthma and allergies, environmental triggers, psychological factors, and modern medicines. The experiences of famous literary and cultural figures such as Marcel Proust are also used to show how asthma affected personal lives and creativity.