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Respiratory disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lung and respiratory disorders, including asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, and other infectious and inflammatory pulmonary diseases : along with information about pediatric respiratory disorders, tips on preventing respiratory problems and living with chronic lung disease, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information.

Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2017]

Respiratory organs -- Diseases.

9780780815360 (hardcover ; alk. paper) :

078081536X (hardcover ; alk. paper)

Health reference series.

xvii, 698 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Fourth edition.

How the lungs and respiratory system work -- Improving physical activity and lung function -- Factors that affect respiratory system function. Genetics and lung cancer ; Common asthma triggers ; Asthma during pregnancy ; Effects of aging on the respiratory system -- Toxins, pollutants, and respiratory diseases. Smoking and respiratory diseases ; Secondhand smoke and respiratory health ; Indoor air pollution and respiratory health ; Outdoor air quality and health ; Climate change and airway diseases -- Avoiding smoke exposure. Smoking cessation tips ; Where to get help to quit smoking -- Preventing indoor air pollution. Improving air quality at home ; Indoor air quality in schools ; Using a respirator at work ; Improving indoor air quality at work -- Outdoor air pollution: minimizing the effects -- Statistics on respiratory disorders. Lung cancer ; Asthma ; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ; Tuberculosis (TB) -- Preventing infectious diseases. Tips to prevent seasonal flu ; Handwashing prevents infectious diseases ; Pneumococcal vaccination -- Colds. Common cold ; Bronchitis (chest cold) -- Influenza. Key facts about seasonal influenza ; Types of influenza viruses ; Avian influenza ; Influenza vaccination -- Pertussis -- Pneumonia -- Sinusitis (sinus infection) -- Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) and tonsillitis. Strep throat ; Tonsillitis -- Tuberculosis -- Other viral respiratory infections. Adenovirus ; Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ; Hantavirus pulmonary syndrom ; Laryngitis ; Legionella (legionnaires' disease) ; Otitis media ; Psittacosis -- Fungal infections that cause respiratory complications. Aspergillosis ; Blastomycosis ; Coccidioidomycosis (valley fever) ; Cryptococcosis ; Histoplasmosis -- Inhalation anthrax -- Asthma. Facts about asthma ; Allergic asthma ; Acetaminophen use and the risk of developing asthma -- Bronchiectasis -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is COPD (emphysema / chronic bronchitis)? ; Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: inherited COPD -- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Occupational lung disorders. Asbestos related disease ; Mold in the workplace ; Occupational asthma -- Pleural effusion and pleurisy (pleuritis) -- Pneumoconioses -- Sarcoidosis -- Cystic fibrosis -- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis -- Lung cancer -- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) -- Nasal polyps -- Neuromuscular and kidney diseases that impact lung function. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ; Goodpasture syndrome ; Muscular dystrophy ; Myasthenia gravis -- Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (Pickwickian syndrome) -- Pulmonary edema -- Pulmonary embolism -- Pulmonary hypertension -- Traumatic lung disorders. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ; Atelectasis ; Primary spontaneous pneumothorax -- Respiratory conditions in travelers. Respiratory infections ; Altitude sickness ; Scuba diving -- Asthma in children -- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia -- Croup -- Human metapneumovirus -- Interstitial lung disease in children -- Meconium aspiration -- Respiratory distress syndrom of the newborn -- Respiratory syncytial virus (bronchiolitis) -- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) -- Transient tachypnea of the newborn -- Overview of pulmonary function tests and spirometry -- Bronchoscopy -- Chest CT scan -- Chest MRI -- Chest x-ray -- Lung ventilation / perfusion scan -- Sweat test for cystic fibrosis -- Tuberculin tests -- Other respiratory disorder tests -- Medicines for respiratory symptoms. Antibiotics for respiratory infections ; Antihistamines ; Cough and cold medicines for respiratory symptoms -- Asthma medications: long-term control and quick-relief -- Corticosteroids for asthma treatment -- Oxygen therapy -- Pulmonary rehabilitation -- Thoracentesis -- Lung transplant -- Complementary health approaches for respiratory disorders -- Healthcare professionals who treat respiratory disorders. Respiratory therapists: what do they do ; Working with your asthma doctor -- Living with asthma -- Using devices to treat asthma -- Lifestyle modifications for asthma control -- Living with dyspnea -- Caring for a child with asthma -- Glossary of terms related to respiratory disorders -- Directory of organizations that help people with respiratory disorders.

"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"--

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