Waubonsee Community College

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, edited by Amy L. Sutton

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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non fiction

Respiratory disorders sourcebook

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edited by Amy L. Sutton

Health reference series

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

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Preface -- Part one: Understanding and preventing respiratory problems (1. How the lungs and respiratory system work ; 2. Improving physical activity and lung function ; 3. Factors that affect respiratory system function ; 4. Toxins, pollutants and respiratory diseases ; 5. Avoiding smoke exposure ; 6. Preventing indoor air pollution ; 7. Outdoor air pollution: minimizing the effects)Part two: Infectious respiratory disorders (9. Preventing infectious diseases ; 10. Colds ; 11. Influenza ; 12. Otitis media ; 13. Pertussis ; 14. Pneumonia ; 15. Sinusitis ; 16. Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) and tonsillitis ; 17. Tuberculosis ; 18. Other viral respiratory infections ; 19. Fungal infections that cause respiratory complications ; 20. Inhalation anthrax)Part three: Inflammatory respiratory disorders (21. Asthma ; 22. Bronchiectasis ; 23. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ; 24. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ; 25. Interstitial lung disease ; 26. Occupational lung disorders ; 27. Pleural effusion and pleurisy (pleuritis) ; 28. Sarcoidosis)Part four: Other conditions that affect respiration (29. Cystic fibrosis ; 30. Lung cancer ; 31. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) ; 32. Neuromuscular and kidney diseases that impact lung function ; 33. Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (Pickwickian syndrome) ; 34. Pulmonary edema ; 35. Pulmonary embolism ; 36. Pulmonary hypertension ; 37. Traumatic lung disorders)Part five: Pediatric respiratory disorders (38. Asthma in children ; 39. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia ; 40. Croup ; 41. Human metapneumovirus ; 42. Interstitial lung disease in children ; 43. Meconium aspiration ; 44. Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn ; 45. Respiratory syncytial virus (bronchiolitis) ; Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ; 47. Transient tachypnea of the newborn)Part six: Diagnosing and treating respiratory disorders (48. Health care professionals who treat respiratory disorders ; 49. Overview of pulmonary function tests and spirometry ; 50. Blood gases test ; 51. Bronchoscopy ; 52. Chest CT scan ; 53. Chest MRI ; 54. Chest X-ray ; 55. Lung ventilation / perfusion scan ; 56. Sweat test for cystic fibrosis ; 57. Thoracentesis ; 58. Tuberculin tests ; 59. Other respiratory disorder tests ; 60. Medicines for respiratory symptoms ; 61. Asthma medications: overview of long-term control and quick-relief medications ; 62. Corticosteroids for asthma treatment ; 63. Oxygen therapy ; 64. Pulmonary rehabilitation ; 65. Lung surgery ; 66. Lung transplant surgery)Part seven: Living with chronic respiratory problems (67. Living with asthma ; 68. Following an asthma action plan ; 69. Aging and asthma plan ; 70. Preparing for emergency care if you have a respiratory disease ; 71. Using a dry powder inhaler ; 72. Using a metered-dose inhaler ; 73. Using a peak flow meter ; 74. Living with dyspnea ; 75. Tips for using oxygen and nebulizers ; 76. Breathing right during colder months ; 77. Caring for a child with asthma)Part eight: Additional help and information (78. Glossary of terms related to respiratory disorders ; 79. Directory of organizations that help people with respiratory disorders)