This installment in the Omnigraphics Health Reference Series provides patient information for pulmonary matters, beginning with an overview of lung anatomy, physiology,and dysfunctions. It then proceeds to 35 lung disorders (silicosis, emphysema, sarcoidosis), 18 diagnostic methods (mediastinoscopy, oxygen sauration, thoracentesis), 15 treatments (from humidifiers to heart-lung transplant), a variey of risks and prevention, and a final section of helpful resources. Information is taken from government agencies like the CDC, EPA, FDA, NIA and from articles in publications by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Lung Association, the Mayo Foundation, as well as many others. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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