Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory disorders, along with tips for coping with chronic lung disease. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook


Book Description

Breathing is an activity many people take for granted. An average person takes almost 25,000 breaths a day and processes more than 10,000 liters of air. When the respiratory system functions properly, this work is done automatically. When things go awry, however, a wide range of conditions can develop that lead to outcomes varying in severity from transient to chronic and from mild to fatal. Furthermore, respiratory disorders are widespread, affecting people at all stages of life. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics estimates that in the United States more than 3.6 million children and 22 million adults suffer from chronic respiratory diseases.




Respiratory Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook


Book Description

If the respiratory systems fails, the cells in the vital organs of the body will die after three to five minutes without oxygen. This new Sourcebook is designed for patients diagnosed with a disease or disorder affecting this critical system, and their families who want to help them breathe easier. The Sourcebook digs into the details of specific respiratory problems, their detection and treatment, and ways to control symptoms and discomfort. Covered are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the common cold and influenza, cystic fibrosis, breathing disorders during sleep, SIDS, and much more.




Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook


Book Description

"Provides basic consumer health information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory disorders, along with tips for coping with chronic lung disease. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--




Congenital Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about nonhereditary birth defects and disorders, including facts about prevention and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




The Breathing Disorders Sourcebook


Book Description

Everything you need to know about: the healthy breathing process and factors that can interfere with it, common causes of air hunger, or shortness of breath, medical evaluations including blood gases and pulmonary function test, treatment options, including medications, surgery, exercise and lifestyle modifications.




Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, 7th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases


Book Description

Linz's Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases and accompanying student workbook manual are a comprehensive yet concise learning system concerning respiratory disorders. Concentration is focused on essentials rather than being encyclopedic. It is written by health care practitioners with many years of clinical as well as academic experience. This textbook is ideal for undergraduate respiratory therapy students taking the core course on respiratory diseases or disorders.




Musculoskeletal Disorders Sourcebook, First Edition


Book Description

Provides consumer health information about structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; importance of healthy bones, muscles, and joints; common musculoskeletal disorders and conditions; and cancers of the musculoskeletal system, along with information about workplace musculoskeletal disorders and rehabilitation strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of preadolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.