Respiratory category: 183 books

What are Lung Diseases? Lung diseases are diseases that affect the lungs or cause the lungs to not able to function properly. Lung diseases are of a few types: Airway diseases Asthma and Bronchitis: These diseases involve the tubes or airways that carry oxygen in and out of...

Now to be upfront with you, the condition known as Asthma is a chronic and an incurable disease, which affects the respiratory system in the human body, however, they have some certain triggers such as that of environmental triggers… that is able to heighten the knack for an asthma attack! Indeed,...

Cough in children may occur from causes anywhere along the airway, from the nose to the alveoli.Cough is a non-specific reaction to irritation anywhere from the pharynx to the lungs.Childhood coughing is a frequent disorder that can cause anxiety in parents.There are significant differences from adult...

Mycoplasma infection is the medical respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma Pneumoniae.This type of pneumonia is also called atypical pneumonia because the symptoms are different from those of pneumonia due to other common bacteria.Mycoplasmal organisms normally grows on mucosal surfaces...

How do you breathe in? How do you breathe out? Let’s explore the facts in this educational book. The book comes with facts and other amazing details that are highlighted with pictures. The use of pictures is a welcome addition to this book because children learn best if there’s fun involved! Go ahead and grab a copy today!

Dr. Josephson's unique five-step program combines the best practices from traditional and alternative medicine to bring relief to the millions who suffer from respiratory problems. Recent research shows that many respiratory diseases are more related than previously thought. Their common, underlying...

The latest and most effective information on preventing and treating colds and flu Under the weather? Eminent lung specialist Neil Schachter, M.D., arms you with the knowledge you need to boost immunity and avoid illness. And when colds, flu, and other respiratory infections do strike, you'll...

Inflamed Trachea (Tracheitis) is an acute medical disorder that causes inflammation and infection of the trachea (windpipe) that leads to the lungs.The mucous membranes of the windpipe becomes inflamed from bacterial or viral infection or irritated by fumes and dust in the air leading to swelling...

Bronchiectasis is a not common respiratory illness which results in non reversible dilation of the bronchi.This usually results from chronic infection.Bronchiectasis is the result of damage and enlarging of the proximal and medium-sized airways.Congenital bronchiectasis is the condition when it is...

Use this authoritative guide as an on-the-job reference — and to prepare for the CPFT and RPFT credentialing examinations! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 11th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that...

Chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD: bronchitis, emphysema and chronic asthma) is a major medical, psychological, social and economic problem. Breathlessness is one of the most distressing and disabling symptoms of COAD, and it has long been apparent that the condition results in impaired quality...

Who says understanding ventilator modes has to be hard? This book gives you easy to understand information that every RRT, RN, or Resident always wishes they had. Each mode is described in simple language and answers the three most important questions about ventilator modes: What the mode does, how...

The incidence of asthma is rising dramatically in the United States and across the globe. Asthma affects 17 million people in the U.S. and is the most common chronic childhood disease. If you or someone you love suffers from asthma, you know that there is no cure—however, with proper care, asthmatics...

An illustrated Asthma Care Study Guide. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in asthma. No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary.FEATURES:- Asthma is explained in details. - Diagnosis and treatment of asthma is explained. - Breathing...