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Breathing Lessons : A Doctor's Guide to Lung Health by Meilan K. Han (2023, Trade Paperback)

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Breathing Lessons : A Doctor's Guide to Lung Health, Paperback by Han, Meilan K., ., ISBN 1324065907, ISBN-13 9781324065906, Brand New, Free shipping in the US An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them.

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PublisherNorton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.

ISBN-101324065907

ISBN-139781324065906

eBay Product ID (ePID)24058622870

Product Key Features

Book TitleBreathing Lessons : a Doctor's Guide to Lung Health

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2023

TopicPulmonary & Thoracic Medicine, Healthy Living, Diseases / Respiratory

IllustratorYes

GenreHealth & Fitness, Medical

AuthorMeilan K. Han

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight6 Oz

Item Length0.8 in

Item Width0.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsHan's heartfelt plea to 'preserve human lung health' hits all the marks. Comprehensive and accessible, [Breathing Lessons] arrives right on time., Breathing is essential to life, yet historically, the lungs haven't received as much attention as other organs of the body. Especially as our world faces the intersecting health threats of COVID-19, chronic lung diseases, and air pollution, Breathing Lessons is an imperative and engaging read for all those who breathe., Combines memoir with how-to guide in order to explain the importance of our lungs...A practical guide to an essential organ; will especially interest readers of James Nestor's Breath., A comprehensive guide to lung structure, without seeming too daunting to a layman reader... [Han's] call for pulmonary education could not have come at a better time.

Dewey Decimal612.24

SynopsisIn Breathing Lessons, leading pulmonologist and national spokesperson for the American Lung Association Dr. MeiLan K. Han provides an indispensable primer to a neglected yet crucial organ. She explains how lungs act as the first line of defense for us every day-and what happens when things go wrong, resulting in a variety of lung conditions. She offers practical advice on how to protect the lungs at each stage of our lives, shedding light on how many adult lung conditions begin in early childhood. She also provides a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about leading respiratory risks, including smoking and vaping, environmental threats such as wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2. With authority as both practitioner and medical researcher, Han argues powerfully for social policies that make preserving lung health a national priority. Breathing Lessons is a rallying cry for lung health that deepens our understanding of one of our most vital organs., Every day, our lungs circulate 11,000 liters of air, provide us with life-sustaining oxygen, and allow us to speak, sing, and smell. It's no secret that our lungs are one of our most vital organs, and yet most of us pay them little attention. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has reminded us of the importance of our lungs, and sparked interest in their function and the risks they face. In Breathing Lessons, leading pulmonologist and national spokesperson for the American Lung Association Dr. MeiLan K. Han takes readers on a fascinating tour of this neglected yet crucial organ. Han explains the wonder of breathing and reveals how the lungs serve as the body's first line of defense. She provides a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about the leading respiratory risks-including indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and vaping, wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2-and offers practical advice on how to protect the lungs at each stage of our lives, beginning in the womb. She outlines the major categories of chronic lung disease and demystifies the process lung doctors go through in making a diagnosis and recommending treatments. With authority as both practitioner and medical researcher, Han argues powerfully for social policies that make preserving lung health a national priority. Breathing Lessons is a rallying cry for lung health and an urgent call to start giving our lungs the attention they deserve.

LC Classification NumberQP121.H315 2023