This is a book written for patients with lung diseases. The goal for patients should be to better understand the underlying medical problems. There is a direct correlation between knowledge and health care benifits received. The author has practiced pulmonary medicine for about 30 years in the Chicago area, He sees a need for improving patient and family education regarding disease status. Once patients have acquired the necessary knowledge, they will be in a much better position to understand the rationale for the course of action their physicians provide. The other side of the coin is that the less the patients understand about the disease the more difficult it is for their physicians to deliver health care. This book is written with the intent of explaining complex medical issues. Knowledge means better patient care. It is the author's hope that readers of this book will gain significant insight into both the practice of medicine and the impact it has on them. ....read more

This is a highly effective programme for adults and children which incorporates the revolutionary Buteyko breathing method. Patrick McKeown is a former chronic asthmatic who went on to become one of the very few accredited Buteyko practitioners in Britain. The Buteyko breathing method is the single most effective self-help treatment for asthma and can be used by adults and children. With the programme, asthma sufferers can: / stop persistent attacks and coughing / reduce their dependency on medication / unblock nose naturally with a simple exercise / prevent attacks during sports / explain breathing exercises to a child / learn about diet, sleeping and other lifestyle factors ....read more

The child in this story suffers from asthma, a chronic condition that sometimes produces frightening attacks. But kids learn that with proper medical supervision and treatment, asthma can be kept under control, and kids who are affected by it can live happy, active, and normal lives. As preschool and early-grades children read these illustrated What Do You Know About? Books , or have them read to them, they will be encouraged to explore their own feelings about problems that might be bothering them, or to find answers to a wide array of questions that puzzle them. The books have appealing color illustrations on every page, and each title features a short section of advice to parents. What Do You Know About? Books are available in both English and Spanish language editions. ....read more