Breathing Lessons: A Doctor's Guide to Lung Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in the lungs and their functioning, and Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist, provides a guide to keeping them healthy. She explains the wonder of breathing and reveals how the lungs serve as the body's first line of defense, offering a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about respiratory risks and advocating for a social policy that prioritizes lung health nationwide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

The COVID-19 pandemic has ignited a renewed interest in the functioning of our lungs, prompting concerns about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a renowned pulmonologist and national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes readers on an enlightening journey through this vital organ. Han delves into the marvel of breathing, emphasizing its role as the body's first line of defense. She provides a timely overview of the latest scientific insights into the primary respiratory risks, encompassing indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and vaping, wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, she offers practical guidance for maintaining lung health, drawing from her expertise as both a practitioner and medical researcher. Han passionately advocates for a social policy that prioritizes the preservation of lung health on a national scale, leveraging her authoritative voice to shed light on the importance of this critical aspect of overall well-being.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 146 x 216 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393866629