| This volume provides updated information about the causes, triggers, and treatments of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, including asthma, COPD, influenza, pneumonia, sinusitis, and tuberculosis (TB). It also discusses other conditions that impair a person's ability to breathe, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), lung cancer, and traumatic lung disorders. Lab and imaging tests used to diagnose respiratory disorders are explained, and a separate part deals with breathing problems in children. The book also offers tips for living with chronic lung conditions, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of helpful organizations. |