Download or read book Coughing It All Up written by Luke Peters and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1972, Luke Peters was diagnosed with the chronic and life-limiting condition cystic fibrosis. His parents were told it was likely that he would spend much of his childhood in hospital and would be lucky to reach his teenage years. Almost 50 years later, Luke is still alive, still fending off the impacts of this disease with one hand whilst grabbing life and all that it has to offer with the other. With a steadfast resolve to fulfil his ambitions and a determination not to let cystic fibrosis define him, Luke has filled his life with achievements that few would have predicted possible at his birth. With two academic degrees under his belt, successful careers both in aviation and as a lawyer, time spent living both in France and the United States as well as travels to over forty countries worldwide, a pilot's licence and two healthy children, Luke has always aimed to take as much out of life as possible before the ravages of cystic fibrosis take the life out of him. From amazing highs to the very depths of sadness and on more than one occasion when he has almost lost his life, Luke's book describes in vivid detail the twists and turns that he has endured during his life so far. Now facing the proposition of a double lung transplant, which could save his life but could also end it, Luke describes the events that have brought him to this point, how he has dealt with each of them and how he has continuously strived to live his life to be just the same as everyone else, whilst accepting that it is okay to be different. 'Coughing It All Up' is a testament to the power of a positive outlook, and will have you smiling, laughing and crying in equal measure. A share of the proceeds from the book will go to CF-related charities.
Download or read book Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2013 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.
Download or read book The Chronic Cough Enigma written by Jamie A. Koufman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have confusing and unexplained breathing problems or your asthma has not responded to treatment, this book is for you. The Chronic Cough Enigma is written for people who have been coughing for months or years and cannot get useful answers from their doctors. More than 20 million Americans suffer from what is known as enigmatic chronic cough. This book provides insights from Dr. Jamie Koufman’s almost forty years of successfully managing thousands of long-suffering cough patients. Indeed, the typical chronic cough patient who comes to her office has been coughing for more than a decade. This book provides the many who suffer from chronic cough new and potentially life-changing information and the potential to be cured.
Download or read book Catch that Cough written by Bonnie Bridgman and published by Tiny Tree. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maisy has never learnt to 'catch her cough'. Why should she when it gets in the way of all the fun she's having? But Maisy's cough escapes and starts wreaking havoc. Now Maisy must CATCH HER COUGH. No matter how difficult that may be... How do you catch a cough that doesn't want to be caught? Follow Maisy and find out! Catch That Cough is a fun, off-the-wall look at what happens when a cough 'escapes'. Maisy's cough causes problems wherever it goes, showing children what happens if they don't cover their mouths and CATCH THAT COUGH!
Download or read book Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Cough written by Sang Heon Cho and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-06 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical resource for clinicians who manage patients with chronic cough, which represents a major challenge in the clinic due to multiple diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. Essential assessments for cough and treatable traits are described, covering the upper and lower airways and the gastrointestinal tract, and appropriate treatments are identified according to the different findings and diagnoses. Based on recent mechanistic and clinical advances, the authors also discuss novel diagnostic and therapeutic options, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to control cough. Particular considerations of importance when dealing with chronic cough in children and the elderly are addressed separately. The book will be an invaluable guide and reference for all practitioners who require up-to-date information on how best to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with chronic cough.
Download or read book The Gross Science of Sneezing Coughing and Vomiting written by Rachel Gluckstern and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's hard to believe that common cold and flu symptoms, which are so disgusting, can actually be so useful! The science of why we sneeze, cough, or throw up is enthralling and necessary to understanding why our bodies react the way they do when we're not feeling well. This informative book details why and how the body performs such a gross reflex, and whether it means a person is sick or not. Filled with resources and self-care tips, this is a great guide for young readers to understand the mechanics of the respiratory and digestive systems.
Download or read book Cough Pathophysiology Diagnosis and Treatment written by Alessandro Zanasi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an updated and comprehensive overview of cough, while opening new perspectives for their treatment and management. It enables readers to not only discover new physiologic features and mechanisms but also to gain an in-depth understanding of the diagnostic workup of cough, still one of the most frequent and challenging symptoms in daily medical practice. The book also provides insights into cough’s features and pathogenesis, as well as into pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments. The most frequent causes of chronic cough (asthma, postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux and chronic hypersensitivity syndrome) and different types of pediatric cough are also explored. Coughing is a common symptom, occurring in many clinical settings, and as such the book appeals a broad readership, including pulmonologists specialized in cough, general practitioners, internists, pediatricians and otorhinolaryngologists.
Download or read book The Book of Drugs written by Mike Doughty and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the addiction and recovery of the world-renowned solo artist and former lead singer and songwriter of Soul Coughing.
Download or read book City of Coughing and Dead Radiators written by Martín Espada and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1994 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With this fine new collection," says Library Journal, MartÃn Espada "joins the top ranks of poets anywhere"; in the words of Earl Shorris, he is "well on his way to becoming the Latino poet of his generation."
Download or read book Speech Pathology Management of Chronic Refractory Cough and Related Disorders written by Anne E. Vertigan and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cough is such a common experience that it in fact accounts for the largest number of ambulatory healthcare visits internationally. Most cases of acute cough resolve spontaneously, however chronic refractory cough is another matter. This is defined as a cough that lasts for longer than eight weeks, and persists despite medical treatment; and it is a significant health problem for many people. Often lasting for months or even years, chronic refractory cough has debilitating side effects including stress urinary incontinence, depression, poor sleep, headaches and reduced quality of life. Some patients resign from work and many avoid social situations. Even simple activities such as conversing or using the telephone can become distressing because talking can trigger coughing episodes. Although medical treatment is ineffective for chronic refractory cough, speech pathology intervention can be effective in treating the condition. Presently, there are no widespread education programs and material is generally disseminated through journal articles published in a wide array of literature and by word of mouth. This book fills the gap. It is the first manual available to speech pathologists to support their treatment of chronic refractory cough and to eliminate their reliance on conference presentations, infrequent journal articles and short textbook descriptions. Presented here are a comprehensive overview of the conditions, detailed outlines of therapy options, and qualified guidance on recent advances in this area that speech pathologists need and are looking for when treating these patients. With contributions from world leading clinicians, this is the first book worldwide on the topic. It offers a comprehensive overview of the condition, outlines therapy in great detail and consolidates recent advances in this area. It provides all materials needed for speech pathologists to assess and treat individuals and all practical resources and tools needed to treat the condition - supported with step-by-step instruction, clear and concise explanations, pragmatic advice on decision-making, and no less than 11 photocopiable assessment and treatment forms, patient handouts and more.
Download or read book Coughing Donuts written by Ava Mallory and published by Ava Mallory. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The assignment: simple. The execution: deadly. Traveling nurse Mercy Mares is no stranger to hard work. When she accepts an assignment at a California psychiatric facility, she sure she can handle it. But her plans go awry when a surprise rainstorm, an ill-tempered security guard, and a peculiar visitor join forces to make her first day of work one she'll wish she could forget. A barking dog, monsoon-like weather, and a minor disagreement are all in a day's work for her... until she stumbles over a body. With no witnesses, no alibi, and no one on her side, Mercy becomes the target of the investigation. A stranger in a new town filled with people who have every reason to kill the victim, Mercy knows her odds aren't good, but could they lead to something far more sinister? Find out in this medical cozy mystery with small town charm and laugh-out-loud amateur sleuthing! One-click today to find out who had the means, the know-how, and the motive to pull off a murder!
Download or read book Cough Cures The Complete Guide to the Best Natural Remedies and Over The Counter Drugs for Acute and Chronic Coughs written by Gustavo Ferrer MD and published by Moxie. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book you will find the best of both worlds, bridging the gap between conventional and holistic medicine.Cough Curesis not just about coughs - it's about natural alternatives for antibiotics, cough syrups, pain and sleeping medications, even antacids. Dr. Gus Ferrer a renowned pulmonologist and Burke Lennihan RN, a certified practitioner in holistic medicine, bring you a book packed with natural cures and guides to the best over-the-counter drugs for acute and chronic cough. You will also learn about acupressure, breathing exercises, and other techniques.The recommendations for natural remedies are documented with more than 200 research studies, so that both parents and physicians can feel confident in using them.COUGH CURES has the answers you've been waiting for! Discover: Why antibiotics don't work for most colds and coughs When and how to treat something safely at home How to save time and money treating coughs, colds, and flu How to avoid unnecessary (and possibly harmful) X-rays The top natural holistic treatments and safest drugs for coughs, colds, flu, insomnia, acid reflux and pain relief "This groundbreaking book provides an unbiased approach to the best over-the-counter drugs and natural treatments for coughs, colds, and many more. The book provides easy-to-understand instructions while protecting consumers from being lured by false advertisement claims. Its information is valuable to both the general public and physicians." - Dr. Elena Rios, President, National Hispanic Medical Association "We've needed this book for years, not only to treat coughs but also to live a healthier life. Useful for health professionals and lay people alike, it reads easily, and the shortcuts guide the reader to key points. I learned much and I plan to use the information in many new protocols. The appendices alone are worth buying the book as they provide the scientific research. I recommend it, not only to treat cough ailments, but also to live a healthier life." -Ret. Major General Bernard Loeffke, PhD, Author, Speaker & Humanitarian Order a copy today and start feeling better soon!"
Download or read book Breath from Salt written by Bijal P. Trivedi and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommended by Bill Gates and included in GatesNotes "Elaborating on the science as well as the business behind the fight against cystic fibrosis, Trivedi captures the emotions of the families, doctors, and scientists involved in the clinical trials and their 'weeping with joy' as new drugs are approved, and shows how cystic fibrosis, once a 'death sentence,' became, for many, a manageable condition. This is a rewarding and challenging work." —Publishers Weekly Cystic fibrosis was once a mysterious disease that killed infants and children. Now it could be the key to healing millions with genetic diseases of every type—from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to diabetes and sickle cell anemia. In 1974, Joey O'Donnell was born with strange symptoms. His insatiable appetite, incessant vomiting, and a relentless cough—which shook his tiny, fragile body and made it difficult to draw breath—confounded doctors and caused his parents agonizing, sleepless nights. After six sickly months, his salty skin provided the critical clue: he was one of thousands of Americans with cystic fibrosis, an inherited lung disorder that would most likely kill him before his first birthday. The gene and mutation responsible for CF were found in 1989—discoveries that promised to lead to a cure for kids like Joey. But treatments unexpectedly failed and CF was deemed incurable. It was only after the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a grassroots organization founded by parents, formed an unprecedented partnership with a fledgling biotech company that transformative leaps in drug development were harnessed to produce groundbreaking new treatments: pills that could fix the crippled protein at the root of this deadly disease. From science writer Bijal P. Trivedi, Breath from Salt chronicles the riveting saga of cystic fibrosis, from its ancient origins to its identification in the dank autopsy room of a hospital basement, and from the CF gene's celebrated status as one of the first human disease genes ever discovered to the groundbreaking targeted genetic therapies that now promise to cure it. Told from the perspectives of the patients, families, physicians, scientists, and philanthropists fighting on the front lines, Breath from Salt is a remarkable story of unlikely scientific and medical firsts, of setbacks and successes, and of people who refused to give up hope—and a fascinating peek into the future of genetics and medicine.
Download or read book Coughing Wisdom Spitting Wisdom Sucking Wisdom written by Joao Sousa and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joao Sousa is in poor health so this poetry book reflects his ill health with anger, passion, compassion, reflections on many things but generally on life.
Download or read book Natural Ventilation for Infection Control in Health care Settings written by Y. Chartier and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guideline defines ventilation and then natural ventilation. It explores the design requirements for natural ventilation in the context of infection control, describing the basic principles of design, construction, operation and maintenance for an effective natural ventilation system to control infection in health-care settings.
Download or read book Be a Hero written by Uzoma Ezekwudo and published by Indie - Blossom. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be a Hero Cover your mouth when yawning, sneezing, and coughing. "Guilty as charged," Champion. What's your plea? Most of us yawn, sneeze, cough around freely without covering our mouths, and never think of the consequences. Worse still, people cough and spit anywhere and everywhere, on the streets, in the parking lots, even from moving vehicles. Do they think about the people behind, or beside them, the shoes that will step on the scum and the gum, then carry the BUGS to the next breeding grounds? Years ago, in the U. S. A, a sick student coughed into my face in a lecture room. I became ill before the class was over, and I suffered nasty flu for two weeks. Most of us love chewing gum. And we spit it out anywhere. So, while jumping rope, Champion stepped on the "Disgusting" gum. As the kids helped her remove the gum, Gina, one of Champion's friends, was feeling bad. Gina sneezed hard and loud, spraying her viruses on the other kids. The children spread the viruses to their classmates and teachers. They all went down with flu the following day. Each child took the viruses home, and the spreading continued. Guilty for making her parents sick, Champion decided to fight the viruses' spread tactfully and in a friendly manner. She put on her Superhero attitude and went to work. This story teaches children the importance of protecting themselves and other people when they're sick. It teaches children to be friendly and to stand up against bullying. Be a Hero teaches children how to be responsible and how to practice good health habits. Kids will learn and sing this message for the rest of their lives! Have you entered your plea yet?
Download or read book Clinical Methods written by Henry Kenneth Walker and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the techniques and analysis of clinical data. Each of the seventeen sections begins with a drawing and biographical sketch of a seminal contributor to the discipline. After an introduction and historical survey of clinical methods, the next fifteen sections are organized by body system. Each contains clinical data items from the history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations that are generally included in a comprehensive patient evaluation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
