Cough Books

I am a pediatrician and am extremely concerned about antibiotic overusage. This book will help all parents understand the risks and benefits of antibiotic use and give them a greater understanding of when antibiotics should be prescribed for their children. Learn that it is alright to tell your doctor that you'd rather not use medications if they are not absolutely necessary. This book is well written, easy to understand, and a must read for parents. Makes a great gift as well for a new parent! I recommend it highly.

Come on parents, admit it, which one of us hasn't left our child's pediatrician's office at least once, feeling a bit miffed and irritated that the doctor denied the need for antibiotics, when you were absolutely convinced that one was warranted.... If you raised your hand, then this book is a must read and will prove to be a valued addition to your home medical library.

As a registered nurse in the pediatric and adult settings for many years, I have seen first hand the devastating effects of patients infected with antibiotic resistant organisms. It is frightening enough just to watch a patient try to recover from such an illness, let alone try to care for them when traditional therapies have failed.

Unfortunately, the frequency and difficulty of treating these types of patients have become an increasingly alarming scenario in today's acute care facilities. We are long overdue in the rethinking of the way antibiotics are currently prescribed in this country.

With their new book, BREAKING THE ANTIBIOTIC HABIT A Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats, Drs. Offit and Bell have successfully provided clear and interesting discussions about the necessity for prudent use of antibiotic therapy for our children as well as the adult population. It also provides surprisingly simple and clear guidelines for caregivers whose children display symptoms of coughs, colds, ear infections and sore throats. It is a needed refresher course for experienced parents, and proves to be an important reference for all first time parents and grand-parents.

Bravo! Drs. Offit and Bell, thank you for this timely and important book! What an informative little page turner!!

Being a new parent, I was worried when my 9 month old had a high fever and a cough that lasted more than a day. The doctor told me to keep my child comfortable and monitor his symptoms. If he did not improve in a few days, I was to call back. I felt helpless. I had collected numerous books about babies and what to expect the first year: but none of these books had the information I wanted to know such as how do I comfort a coughing baby at night. Breaking the Antibiotic Habit is wonderful. I read it from cover to cover the day it arrived. Now I am more confident that I can take care of my child when he is sick. I know what to watch for and can communicate better with my child's pediatrician.

I just happened to glimpse this book at my local library and checked it out. What an informational storehouse! I am the parent of two small children, who just recently have been coming down with coughs, colds, ear infections. Nowhere in any of my "pediatrition handbooks" did I get such an in depth understanding of common childhood problems and how and when antibiotics can help and when they can't. I wish I read this book last winter when I needed the information. I am buying this book and highly reccomend it to all parents. Read it cover to cover!

In a world filled with drug ads, it's hard to find the truth about medicine. Newspapers and magazines aren't going to risk losing all that ad revenue by telling the truth about drugs, including vaccines. That's why every parent should read this book. At least you'll be able to make an informed decision about which drugs to have pumped into your children's bodies. The material in this book is all documented and factual and it provides a fascinating, though at times frightening, look at the vaccine industry today.

I acquired several copies of this book after seeing a segment of ABC's "20/20" in the mid 80's. I have a beautiful daughter who was born in 1975 who is today profoundly mentally disabled and has intractable seizures. I am saddened that, still today, untold numbers of children are still having their lives taken from them due to this "poison". This book is an excellent source for those seeking information, and a source of comfort for those of us in this situation. It was the first time I realized that I am not alone...

October 1998

Anybody who lived through the "dotcom daze" in Silicon Valley remembers what crazy days they were. And if you only viewed this spectacle from the vantage point of your web browser, this book will give you invaluable insight into how Silicon Valley really worked in those wild days. This book chronicles the creation of a true Internet phenom, AllAdvantage -- the original "get paid to surf the web" company. Greg was given exceptional access to the inner workings of the company, chronicling everything in real-time. I know, I was there. My only complaint about the book is that there's not enough about me in it. ;) But otherwise, it's an accurate portrayal of what happened in those days, for better or for worse. I'd have loved to see a "where are they now" epilogue... Many of the AllAdvantage alumni have gone on to some really amazing and impressive things. The company failed, but the ideas and the players continue on.

My 2 year old son loved this book. He has been truly asking for the book ever since I read it to him. He now says "back off" after his coughs, and his Mom and Dad's sneezes and coughs. Not all the time, but enough. He was so interested in the pictures and trying to figure out who was who. I think little Austin, the star of the book, was over-shadowed by the villains.
Coincidentally, he has a cold right now. I have been able to get him to eat a little more sooup and drink some more vitamin C packed juice, because the book tells Austin to do it. And tonight he went straight to sleep after reading the book, so he can get plenty of rest like Austin.

I think that every family interested in homeopathy should have a good reference book and this book meets that need. It is a welcome addition to my library.

This is a very thorough and interesting book that covers a myriad of childhood and family illnesses throughout life. It's a must have for individuls who are looking for another avenue to natural healing. Well written and indexed.

I have read a few books on homeopathy and then when I got into it myself I bought a few of my own books. This one is by far the best book. I've worn it in with in a few weeks refering to it and reading just the basics on prescribing. I like the knowledge and the explantions she gives in the book and the work sheet on how to make the right choice on the remedy.

Definitly worth every penny

I have been seeing a professional homeopath, but he's not always available. This book allows me to prescribe for minor illness that my kids are experiencing at onset, sometimes nipping it in the bud. It has also given me insight into the homeopathic process and has greatly enhanced my communication with my homeopath. It is organised logically and written in plain english. A great starting point for those interested in homeopathy. There is also a matching remedy kit available from Miranda Castro which would be handy.

I've raised two healthy children to adulthood using this book, which I found in my local Whole Foods in the early 90's. Because my husband had a wonderful homeopathic MD in France, I've looked in vain for a solid homeopathic practitioner in my area, only to find that Castro's book makes me more knowledgeable than all those I've tried. The indexing system, as well as the complete description of each remedy and all symptoms associated with it, creates a valuable guide to dealing with acute conditions of all sorts. I'd love to see a new edition reflecting recent research and including ALL the Boiron individual remedies; there are a few available in the health food stores that are not covered in this one.

Long before he envisioned the Cat that would forever change children's literature, Theodore Geisel was penning essays and cartoons for the humor magazines of the roaring 20's. But even then, he was best known as Dr. Seuss.

Though these essays and articles aren't in his characteristic rhymes, they are still full of the wildly outrageous shenanigans we remember from his later works. Herein we learn "The Origin of Contract Bridge" (a game played by ancient Druids using croquet mallets), how to pull the old "Cow-out of Pocket" trick, as well as "Some New and Better Superstitions". Like most absurdist writings, it's hard to hit the mark every time and some of the good doctor's writings fall flat, but most are sure to induce giggles.

Writing is only half of Seuss' talents however. All of the prose is illustrated, and the book also includes a nice collection of his cartoons. Most are one panel affairs reminiscent of Gary Larson's "Far Side" cartoons, but where Larson reveled in simplicity, Seuss fills his visions with detailed (if googly-eyed) beasts and fancifully intricate architecture.

This is one of those "rainy day books". The kind you can pick up and thumb through when you need a quick case of the grins.

We think of Dr. Suess as only a children's author but his early works, as seen in this collection, show his brilliance in the socio-political arena as well. I especially like his story, "The Waiting Room at Dang-Dang:Or Where the D.T.'s Go While Waiting for Assignment" and the story from which the book takes its title. If you are a Dr. Suess fan, and you can find this book available, it is a must for your collection.

for anyone seeking the inane and absurd this book is a must. featuring essays, cartoons and captions, and illustrations all done in the purely irrational Seuss style, it none the less has a raw and unpolished feel; early work with excellent quality and different to the more known Seuss children's books. the content ranges from essays as "sex and the sea god- a frothy novelette" to educational charts on "making our daughters less irritating" and an extremely funny cartoon collection. if -and possibly only if- you are a fan of the nonsensical, Seuss' genius, as in this book, will have you chuckling for a long time yet.

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I found this novel, documenting the trials and tribulations of a fledgling rock band as they struggle within a constrictive small-town environment to be extreemly funny, realistic and psychologically astute. Anyone who is familiar with garage-type rock bands and the obstacles they face in trying to play original music will identify with the band Desperate Living and its members. For those not familiar with the milieu, this book opens a window onto a world not usually examined in mainstream culture, despite the fact that so many young people devote their hearts and souls to it. Its a unique and entertaining slice of underground American culture, full of drama, humor and good old in-your-face rock-n-roll.

Here's a fun counting book for youngsters through the first grade.

"One Cow Coughs" is a rhymed counting book with bright collage-like illustrations sure to beguile those learning numbers.

Taking place in a barnyard, we find after one cow coughs there are soon three sheep shaking and nine geese sneezing. And so it goes as the infectious wheezing and sneezing spreads.

Not to worry though, a rib-tickling cure makes all of the animals feel better.

All of these common bodily actions are involuntary, but necessary. The human body is designed to cough, sneeze, burp, etc. as it needs to help the body function better. The author explains why a person performs each action and what is happening inside the body when the aciton occurs. The illustrations help the reader identify what is happening when these bodily actions take place.

This text is not enough for most reports but would stimulate the reader to read further and the author has anticipated this by including additional books, organizations, and web sites. The web sites checked out and gave helpful information. Students in grades 2 -5 should be able to enjoy and learn from this text.