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Welcome to the Respiratory Medicine Lens. This lens is intended to be a broad overview of various diseases and conditions related to the health of your lungs. Many of the modules have links to articles I've written on other writing sites (yes, it's a little bit of blatant self-promoting). There are also some news feeds and some links to a few good books that are topical.
Respiratory medicine is a HUGE field, and as such, it isn't possible to get in to each area in great detail on this lens. If you see an area that you think is underserved, PLEASE drop me a note and I'll make an effort to update the information here.
Thanks for visiting!
Respiratory medicine is a HUGE field, and as such, it isn't possible to get in to each area in great detail on this lens. If you see an area that you think is underserved, PLEASE drop me a note and I'll make an effort to update the information here.
Thanks for visiting!
Articles on Respiratory Medicine
This is a collection of articles I've written and published on Helium. This list is comprised of articles about diseases that are not classifiable in to one of the other major categories. Check out the other modules on this lens for information about Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and other lung diseases.
- Risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It has two major categories, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Information about fiber-optic bronchoscopy
- Over the years doctors have developed a wide range of tests and procedures to diagnose disease. A procedure known as fiber-opti... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Pulmonary embolism: Risk factors
- A pulmonary embolism is caused by an obstruction of the arteries which carry blood to the lungs. An overwhelming majority of th... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Pulmonary embolism: Signs and symptoms
- A pulmonary embolism is caused by an obstruction of the arteries that carry blood to the lungs. About 90% of these obstructions... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Asbestosis explored
- Asbestosis is a chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling particles of asbestos over a long period of time. For man... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
Articles on Emphysema
These are some articles I've written for Helium on the topic of EMPHYSEMA. They make good introductory material, written for a non-medical professional.
- Emphysema: Symptoms and treatment
- Emphysema is a type of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Also in the category of COPD is chronic bronchitis, but th... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Emphysema: Symptoms
- Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that is a type of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Emphysema is defined as a... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Examining the types of emphysema
- Emphysema is a respiratory disease in a category known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is a disease tha... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
Chronic Bronchitis
These are some articles I've written for Helium on the topic of CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic bronchitis is a form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, known more commonly as COPD. The other major subtype of ... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
Tuberculosis
These are some articles I've written for Helium on the topic of TUBERCULOSIS. Although it is possible to have non-respiratory symptoms of TB, it is still primarily a disease of the lungs. TB is making a comeback in America after many years of being virtually unheard of.
- Tuberculosis still with us, despite medical advances
- From the Great Plague of the Middle Ages, to the Influenza Pandemic of the early 20th Century, to the fight against HIV today, ... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- How tuberculosis is spread
- Tuberculosis has long been with us as a major cause of death and disability. For hundreds of years, tuberculosis, known in the ... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
Pneumonia
These are some articles I've written for Helium on the topic of PNEUMONIA. There are several different types of pneumonia, often caused by completely different pathogens. These articles cover some of the basics of pneumonia infections.
- What is pneumonia?
- Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Throughout history, pneumonia has been a leading cause of death and disability. There... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- What is viral pneumonia?
- Pneumonia is a general term for any infection of the lungs that causes the accumulation of fluid in the airspaces. These infect... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- What is mycoplasma pneumonia?
- Mycoplasma pneumonia is a specific cause of pneumonia. There are many individual bacteria that can cause a respiratory tract in... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
Miscelaneous Lung Diseases
This is list of some various lung conditions that don't fall in to other categories. Again, it is by no means meant to be a comprehensive look at all the things that can go wrong with the lungs. Rather, they topics are simply the ones I wrote articles for.
- Information about collapsed lungs (Atelectasis)
- Information about collapsed lungs (Atelectasis)Your lungs can be thought of as two large air-filled balloons. As you breath... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Empyema: Symptoms and treatment
- An empyema is an accumulation of puss in any body cavity. The most common location for an empyema is in the space found betwee... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Spontaneous pneumothorax: Symptoms and treatment
- A pneumothorax is a general term for a condition where air gets in to the space between your lungs and chest wall. There are tw... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
Infectious Diseases of the Lungs
Here are some articles that involve infections of the lungs. Pneumonia and Tuberculosis have their own modules. This module covers some of the other infections that can effect the respiratory tract.
- Information about pertussis (whooping cough)
- Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease of the upper respiratory tract. It is caused by a ... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Legionnaires Disease: Symptoms and treatment
- In July of 1976 a military veterans association, the American Legion, gathered for their annual convention in a Philadelphia ho... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
- Anthrax: Signs and symptoms
- Anthrax is a disease caused by a bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. This bacteria became something of a household name when ... by Erich Rosenberger M.D.
LungUSA News
News and Information from the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is a word-wide leader in providing patient information about all manner of lung related health issues. If it's important to your respiratory health, they are reporting on it.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRespiratory News from Medscape
Medscape is a great resource for medical news and information. It's target audience is generally aimed at health care professionals, but they have a wide range of information for the general public. This feed is only for information on Respiratory Medicine, although they cover every area of medicine on their main site.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRespiratory Health Books You Should Check Out
Vote for what you think is the most useful book for learning about Respiratory Medicine! It's a HUGE topic.
Acute Respiratory Failure (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
Amazon Price: $150.00 (as of 07/12/2009) 
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
Amazon Price: $199.64 (as of 07/12/2009)
Respiratory-Circulatory Interactions in Health & Disease (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
Amazon Price: $260.11 (as of 07/12/2009)
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care: A Critical Care Pocket Guide (2009 - 6th edition)
Amazon Price: $25.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Equipment Theory for Respiratory Care
Amazon Price: $107.16 (as of 07/12/2009)
Pick Your Favorite Book on Respiratory Health
There are tons of good books out there on the topic of Respiratory Health and Pulmonology. Pick the one you find the best, or add one that is not here. It's a huge topic. Vote early and vote often!
Sinus Relief Now: The Ground-Breaking 5-Step Program for Sinus, Allergy, and AsthmaSufferers by Jordan S. Josephson
Dr. Josephson's unique five-step program combines more...1 point
Anatomy of Breathing by Blandine Calais-Germain
My hope is that [this book] will contribute to a m more...0 points
Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials (Pulmonary Pathophysiology) by John B West
A companion monograph to West's Respiratory Physio more...0 points
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Posted August 29, 2008
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