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.




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.




Sleep Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Basic consumer health information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep disorders in children and adults, along with facts about how and why people sleep, diseases that affect sleep and the health consequences of sleep deprivation.




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.




Blood and Circulatory Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Ed.


Book Description

Basic consumer health information about blood and circulatory system function, various circulatory disorders, and treatment options.




Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Sourcebook, 3rd Ed.


Book Description

Provides consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, and voice. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Brain Disorders Sourcebook, 6th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about the diagnosis and treatment of acquired and traumatic brain injuries, brain disorders, and degenerative diseases and conditions. Includes index, glossary of related terms, directory of 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.




Immune System Disorders Sourcebook, 4th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about immune system function, diseases, treatments and management of related disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Cardiovascular Disorders Sourcebook, 7th Ed.


Book Description

Basic consumer health information about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular diseases, along with prevention strategies and concerns specific to men, women, children, and minority populations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and directory of resources.