The Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Handbook: Francois Haas, Sheila Sperber Haas ; With Illustrations by Kenneth Axen - Brossura

Haas, Francois; Haas, Sheila Sperber

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ISBN 10: 047123995X ISBN 13: 9780471239956

Casa editrice: Turner Pub Co, 2000

Riassunto

"Dr. Francois Haas is an unusually gifted scientist and a compassionate human being."-HOWARD A. RUSK, M.D. Founder and Chairman, Rusk Institute

The bestselling guide for chronic bronchitis and emphysema sufferers-newly revised and expanded. For the millions of people diagnosed with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, this bestselling guide is now revised and expanded to offer the most up-to-date information available. From helping you understand your disease and its proper care to showing you how to restore vitality and satisfaction to your relationships, Dr. Francois Haas and Dr. Sheila Sperber Haas provide you with the facts and information needed to find the right treatment and take full advantage of it. Written in a clear and helpful style, The Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Handbook now includes current information on useful complementary approaches-including herbal therapy-plus effective exercises and the latest medical advances. You'll discover:
* How to find the right doctor for you and discuss your treatment options
* How to deal with HMOs and the companies that provide supplemental oxygen
* Which new surgical techniques are most promising
* How to manage stress and anxiety
* How to slow your disease and substantially improve your quality of life
* A variety of helpful resources accessible by phone or web
* The newsletters written by experts that will keep you up-to-date

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L'autore:

FRANCOIS HAAS, Ph.D., directed the Pulmonary Function Lab of the New York University Medical Centers for 18 years and now heads the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation research program. SHEILA SPERBER HAAS, Ph.D., is a psychologist, medical writer, and managing editor of the newsletter Complementary Medicine for the Physician. They live in New York City.

Product Description:

The bestselling guide for chronic bronchitis and emphysema sufferers, now thoroughly revised and expanded In the U.S. alone, thirteen million people sufferer from chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and the number of sufferers worldwide continues to rise. With over 20,000 copies sold, this new edition of The Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema Handbook updates the book's valuable advice on how to self-manage the disease and lead a happy, healthy life. Highlights of this new edition include new chapters on alternative therapies and herbal treatments; new surgical techniques; information on alpha-antitrypsin emphysema; and expanded sections on exercises, dealing with HMOs, patient empowerment, and coping with insurance problems. Francois Haas, PhD (New York, NY), is the Director of the Pulmonary Function Lab of the New York University Medical Center's world-renowned Rusk Institute. The Pulmonary Function Lab is one of America's premier pulmonary facilities. Sheila Sperber Hass (New York, NY) is a doctor of personality and social psychology and a medical writer. She is an expert on the psychology of chronic pulmonary disease.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Turner Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 047123995X
• ISBN 13: 9780471239956
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336