Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy
Author: Donald A. Mahler, MD
Publisher: University Press of New England
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1512600806

Most people don't think about breathing; it is an automatic, unconscious act. However, the majority of those with asthma (26 million Americans); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD (24 million Americans); or interstitial lung disease (1-2 million Americans) are aware of their shortness of breath because it interferes with work or other daily activities. As a result, these individuals seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment. Breathe Easy, written by a pulmonologist, explains what constitutes normal breathing, what causes someone to feel short of breath, and what can be done to improve one's breathing. In chapters on asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, Dr. Donald A. Mahler addresses the origins and treatments of these conditions, and offers advice for both standard and alternative therapies to breathe easy. Other chapters describe how we breathe, how to understand respiratory difficulties like chronic shortness of breath, the correct use of inhalers, the effects of aging on the brain and body, and the benefits of exercise. His final chapter provides valuable advice about traveling with oxygen. Illustrated with over fifty enlightening medical graphics, Breathe Easy offers a complete and compact guide for the millions of Americans who are limited by their breathing.

Breathing Easy

Breathing Easy
Author: Maryann Stevens
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1991
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780130836922

When three of her children were diagnosed with asthma, Maryann Stevens decided to become an expert. this authoritative sourcebook is the result of her experience - and the experience of the hundreds of parents who have successfully taken her courseand whose families now live fuller, happier lives.

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Author: United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ships
Publisher:
Total Pages: 636
Release: 1943
Genre:
ISBN:

Bureau of Ships Manual

Bureau of Ships Manual
Author: United States. Navy Department. Bureau of Ships
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1951
Genre: Naval architecture
ISBN:

Breathlessness and Biosociality

Breathlessness and Biosociality
Author: Fredrik Nyman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1040151191

This book delves into the intricate landscape of respiratory diseases among older people, shedding light on their biosocial encounters while grappling with chronic breathlessness. While respiratory ailments predominantly afflict older people, often stemming from lifestyle choices like smoking, contemporary factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating air pollution further exacerbate respiratory health challenges. Rooted in ethnographic research conducted in the UK, the narrative captures the quotidian struggles associated with abnormal breathing—an aspect typically overlooked despite its indispensability to life. Through poignant accounts, the book elucidates the profound transformations engendered by medical diagnoses, delving into their ripple effects on personal relationships and social engagements, while also offering insights into coping mechanisms. Chapters traverse the contours of patient identity, societal perceptions, community healthcare dynamics, advocacy endeavours, and the intrinsic link between health and human rights. Notably, the author delves into the pivotal role of support groups such as Breathe Easy, the empowering realm of “self-help”, and the organic formation of communities to address diverse social needs. With its multidisciplinary approach, this book appeals to a broad spectrum of scholars spanning anthropology, sociology, gerontology, and public health, offering a rich tapestry of insights into the complex interplay between health, society, and individual experiences.

The Voice Book

The Voice Book
Author: Kate DeVore
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1569763062

Written to save careers one voice at a time through scientifically proven methods and advice, this resource teaches people how to protect and improve one of their most valuable assets: their speaking voice. Simple explanations of vocal anatomy and up-to-date instruction for vocal injury prevention are accompanied by illustrations, photographs, and FAQs. An audio CD of easy-to-follow vocal-strengthening exercises--including Hum and Chew, Puppy Dog Whimper, Sirens, Lip Trills, and Tongue Twisters--is also included, along with information on breathing basics, vocal-cord vibration, and working with students who have medical complications such as asthma, acid reflux, or anxiety.

Breathing Through the Wound

Breathing Through the Wound
Author: Víctor del Árbol
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
Total Pages: 723
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590518446

An engrossing psychological thriller that traces a widower’s descent into the seedy underbelly of Madrid, from the acclaimed author of A Million Drops and Above the Rain “A gothic cathedral of a novel. In one corner you will find a dark thriller, in another a humorous noir, in another a poetic existentialist text...A major work.”—Ernesto Quiñonez, author of Bodega Dreams Eduardo Quintana’s life lost all meaning when his wife and daughter were killed in a tragic accident. The once renowned painter wallows in grief and guilt, subsisting on alcohol and drugs, not caring if he lives or dies. But when a grieving mother asks Eduardo to paint a portrait of the man who killed her son, he finds himself drawn to the unusual commission. He alone understands her need to look deep into the soul of the man who changed her life forever, and he alone can help. As Eduardo sets out to discover what it takes to know a killer, he is pulled deeper and deeper into Madrid’s criminal underworld, where mercenaries, prostitutes, murderers, and thieves are all entangled in a dangerous and deadly web, in which nothing, and no one, are as they seem. Named a Best International Crime Novel of the Year by CrimeReads and a Best Book of the Year by PopMatters

The Jazz Standards

The Jazz Standards
Author: Ted Gioia
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0199937397

"This essential book for music lovers tells the story of more than 250 key jazz songs and includes a listening guide to more than 2,000 recordings."--Jacket.