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21 September 2011 | News

New book “Childhood Asthma” written by Dr Peter Greally

Written by Dr Peter Greally, an expert in the field and a sufferer of Asthma, this book offers practical and professional advice and reassurance to asthmatics and their families.

Peter Greally first encountered asthma as a young boy when he would wake in the middle of the night, gasping for air. He was brought to an eminent professor of paediatrics, who declared that his symptoms were due to anxiety. Eventually, after another episode, a young and enlightened family doctor diagnosed him with asthma. Most doctors now accept that although powerful mind-body interactions can be at play, the evidence for the inflammatory basis of asthma is undisputed. Thanks to the many drugs and lifestyle changes which can control asthma, virtually all asthmatic children can now lead normal lives.
"Childhood Asthma" explains the causes and effects of asthma; different forms of allergies; eczema; inflammation; and much more. The book also details exactly what causes an asthma attack as well as how best to prevent them and what to do if they occur. By highlighting the common triggers and signs of an asthmatic attack, "Childhood Asthma" ensures that any sufferer of asthma, as well as their parent, guardian or teacher, is able to safely deal with such an occurrence. Managed effectively, asthma can potentially cause little or no effect to a sufferer’s life; this is particularly evident by the number of high-profile athletes that have asthma. These include Ireland and Sunderland footballer John O’Shea; former Manchester United player Paul Scholes; Irish rugby player Ronan O’Gara as well as former player Denis Hickie; and GAA’s Aidan O’Mahony, and Tommy Dowd.


Dr Peter Greally graduated from UCD in 1984, began practicing in Paediatrics in 1985 and has trained in Dublin, London, and Pittsburgh. He is a Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics in Trinity College Dublin and a Consultant Paediatrician since 1994, specialising in Children’s Respiratory, Sleep and Allergic Disorders. He works at the National Children’s Hospital in Tallaght, Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children Crumlin, and in private practice at the Charlemont Clinic. He currently is a member of numerous boards including Cystic Fibrosis Registry of Ireland, Irish Thoracic Society and is a founder member of the Paediatric subgroup ITX. He lives in Dublin with his wife and their three sons.

All proceeds of "Childhood Asthma" will go to the Asthma Society of Ireland. The book will be available to buy on www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.com

 

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