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Basic Consumer Health Information about Emphysema, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Other Lung Disorders, Including Facts about Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment Strategies, Disease Prevention Efforts, and Such Risk Factors as Smoking, Air Pollution, and Exposure to Asbestos, Radon, and Other Agents
Along with a Glossary and Resources for Additional Help and Information
Our lungs are responsible for the essential natural function that gets oxygen into the bloodstream so that it can be delivered to the cells of our body. Breathing for most of us is something we do without being aware of it. Sometimes the normal lung defenses and barriers in the lungs do not work as well as they should. Medical problems at birth or during infancy and growth can affect lung development. Later in life the lungs may be damaged by smoking, occupational exposures, or accidents. These abnormalities allow air pollutants to break through the lung’s defenses, resulting in respiratory problems or diseases.
Lung Disorders Sourcebook offers information about specific types of lung disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention issues. It provides information about risks in the home as well as in the workplace. The book offers advice for preventing some types lung disorder that are acquired by asbestos, radon, and other environmental exposures. Explanations of the medical tests used to diagnose lung disorders are included, along with information on the proper use of nebulizers, inhalers, and the medicines used to treat lung disorders. A glossary, and resources for further help and information are also provided.
The book contains 100 chapters that are arranged in six major parts:
- Introduction – provides facts about the structure and function of the lungs, along with information about the risks and origins of lung disease
- Types of Lung Disorders – discusses more than 35 specific types of lung disorders, from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency to Upper Respiratory Infections
- Diagnosis – describes tests used to diagnose lung disorders, including x-rays, lung scans, pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas testing, and others
- Treatment – provide facts about different treatments, including medications, inhalers, oxygen therapy, and surgical procedures
- Risks and Prevention – analyzes environmental and behavioral risks, including smoking, air pollution, and occupational hazards, along with tips on preventing lung disorders
- Additional Help and Information - includes a glossary of related terms and directories of resources for additional information
- Completing the volume is a comprehensive index.
Material in this book has been collected from a wide range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and periodicals.
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Edited by Dawn D. Matthews. Charts and Tables. Index.
657 Pages. 978-0-7808-0339-8. 2002. $84.00.
What reviewers are saying . . . "Provides concise, easy-to-read medical information for the lay health care consumer. Medical professionals may find the contents helpful to complement treatment or procedure-specific patient information." - Respiratory Care, February 2003
"This title is a great addition for public and school libraries because it provides concise health information on the lungs." - American Reference Books Annual, 2003
"Highly recommended for academic and medical reference collections." - Library Bookwatch, September 2002
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