Respiratory diseases and disorders sourcebook : basic information about respiratory diseases and disorders including asthma, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, the common cold, influenza, and others, featuring facts about the respiratory system, statistical and demographic data, treatments, self-help management suggestions, and current research initiatives / edited by Allan R. Cook and Peter D. Dresser.
Understanding the respiratory system -- The lungs -- Common respiratory diseases and disorders -- Asthma -- Common cold and influenza -- Cystic fibrosis -- Histoplasmosis -- Pneumonia and Legionnaires' Disease -- Pulmonary disorders -- Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) -- Sarcoidosis -- Breathing disorders during sleep -- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) -- Tuberculosis -- Work related disorders -- Controlling your breathing environment -- Biological agents -- Ozone air pollution -- Humidifiers -- Tobacco smoke -- Current research into respiratory illness, treatment and prevention -- Respiratory problems in minorities -- Research highlights -- New drugs, treatments, and problems -- Lung transplantation -- Glossary of medical terms.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.