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The leading killer caused by cancer among men and women alike, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of this disease, claiming more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined and accounting for 87 percent of all lung cancers. Because lung cancer has usually spread throughout the body before it is discovered, the survival rates for patients are quite poor. But, as this program points out, new therapies and advances...
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Covering everything from risk factors to living well after treatment, a pocket-sized reference helps patients to make informed decisions and incorporates into the latest edition the most current patient treatment guidelines, recommended questions to ask a health-care team and an advanced glossary of cancer-related terms.
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"We take an average of 7.5 million breaths a year and some 600 million in our lifetime, and what goes on in our body each time oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide expelled is nothing short of miraculous. 'Our lungs are the lynchpin between our bodies and the outside world,' writes Dr. Michael J. Stephen. And yet, we take our lungs for granted until we're incapacitated and suddenly confronted with their vital importance. In Breath Taking, pulmonologist...
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Combining the latest image-guided radiological and surgical techniques, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) makes use of a thin wire probe, inserted directly into tumors, to heat and kill cancer cells with electrical current. Employed successfully for years in liver, kidney, and bone cancers, RFA has only recently been tested in lung cancer cases, with positive results. This fascinating program features Dr. Damian Dupuy, who has pioneered the use of ablation...
8) Allergies
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When pollen is released into the air and enters the nasal tissues, our nonspecific immune defense system is alerted. The pollen allergens encounter the plasma cells in the nose, which respond by producing antibodies that attach to mast cells. These white blood cells contain the chemical histamine. As antibodies are produced, the mast cells release histamine. The results are a runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes, all of which help remove the invading...
9) Coughing
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You cough at a speed of 100 miles per hour when clearing your breathing passages of unwanted irritants. First, your vocal cords open widely, allowing a large amount of air to be sucked into your lungs. Your epiglottis closes off your trachea, and your diaphragm and rib muscles contract. With the increased pressure behind it, the air is forcefully expelled, creating a rushing sound as it moves quickly past your vocal cords. The air dislodges the irritant,...
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EVALI stands for E-Cigarette or Vaping Product Use Associated Lung Injury, a range of illnesses caused by electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. An outbreak of EVALI in 2019 led to the discovery that substances in use in common vaping products are harmful to the lungs and can cause serious respiratory disease and even death. This severe health risk, in addition to the financial costs of vaping and the risk of forming an addiction to nicotine, makes...
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"Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer, Second Edition provides oncology nurses, students, and healthcare professionals with in-depth information on current issues that surround this disease while giving them the tools to impact both education and research. It addresses all aspects of the disease from incidence, risk factors, and the biology of lung cancer to the latest modes of treatment."--BOOK JACKET.
13) Pneumonia
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Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. People most at risk are older than 65 or younger than 2 years of age, or already have health problems.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an extremely common condition that can be devastating if not properly treated. The major symptom is shortness of breath upon exertion, and, to avoid that symptom, many people become idle and resign themselves to a much poorer quality of life. These people should know that effective therapies available today can literally give them their breath back! Treatments can improve the function of the lungs and...
16) Cystic Fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. It affects mostly your lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. CF causes your mucus to be thick and sticky. The mucus clogs the lungs, causing breathing problems and making it easy for bacteria to grow. This can lead to problems such as repeated lung infections and lung damage.
18) Asthma
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With the help of this program, viewers travel to Quebec City, Canada, for the 21st World Congress of Asthma, organized by the Interasma Global Asthma Association. Key participants include Dr. Lawrence DuBuske of George Washington University Hospital; Dr. Michael Foggs of Chicago's Advocate Christ Medical Center; Dr. Gailen Marshall of the University of Mississippi Medical Center; Dr. Giorgio Walter Canonica of the University of Genoa, Italy; and the...
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While hay fever-also known as allergic rhinitis-can cause seasonal or even year-round misery, allergy sufferers have reason for optimism. This program presents case studies that show how physicians diagnose allergies and determine the best treatment for them. Highlighting a diagnosis method in which doctors inject chemical triggers into a patient's skin and examine the reactions, the program explains the importance of an accurate diagnosis and how...
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Food allergies or intolerance can mean anything from minor discomfort or inconvenience to a life-threatening situation. This informative program explains the difference between food allergy and food intolerance and examines the eight most common food allergens. Symptoms of food allergy or intolerance are given, as well as ways they can be relieved. The video also covers the creation of a response plan in case of a severe allergic reaction.
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