Lung Disease Data In Culturally Diverse Communities
The American Lung Association is well aware of the health disparities among racially and ethnically distinct communities and has created the American Lung Association State of Lung Disease in Diverse Communities: 2007 as a resource to those who ... [... more]
American Lung Association |
Emphysema - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and ...
 This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to emphysema. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update ... [... more]
$28.95
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Adventures of an Oxy-Phile
This is a book of Dr. Thomas L. Petty's journey from the beginnings of Long Term Home Oxygen Therapy, now known as LTOT, to present day applications. However, it is more than just a book about the science and technology of oxygen; it is about the people ... [... more]
$5.95
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21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Chronic ...
This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and emphysema. This CD-ROM uses next- ... [... more]
$25.00
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African Americans And Lung Disease
10. U.S. Census Bureau. Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2003. Labor Force, Employment, and Earnings. No. 615 Employed Civilians by Occupation, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: 1983 and 2002-Con. 399-. 401; Work-Related Lung Disease ... [... more]
American Lung Association |
Occupational Lung Disease
Occupational lung disease is the number one work-related illness in the United States based on the frequency, severity, and preventability of diseases.1 These illnesses are usually caused by extended exposure to irritating or toxic substances ... [... more]
American Lung Association |
Hispanics And Lung Disease
Occupational lung disease is the number one cause of work-related illness in the United States in terms of frequency, severity and preventability. Data show that Hispanics are more likely to be employed in high-risk occupations such as mining, ... [... more]
American Lung Association |
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders And Lung Disease
Asians may have a genetic predisposition that lessens their risk of COPD regardless of their smoking habits. One article found that the prevalence of COPD in Japanese-Americans living in Hawaii smoking more than 20 cigarettes daily was 7.9 ... [... more]
American Lung Association |
COPD - Emphysema (Quickstudy: Health)
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$4.95
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Sinus Survival
Stuffed head and sore throat, dripping nose and a chest-searing cough--these are the common miseries of millions. The physical torments are no secret, the problem is what to do about them. Ivker describes and evaluates the standard remedies currently ... [... more]
$13.95
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Lung Diseases
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Clinical Trials |
Smokers With Lung Disease Need Extra Help To Quit
According to the evidence-based Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence guideline, brief treatment for patients who smoke includes (1) asking them about tobacco use at every visit; (2) advising the patients to quit smoking; (3) assessing their ... [... more]
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