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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the respiratory system in this engaging and informative book.
2) My lungs
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Language
English
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"Gives young readers an introduction to the importance and function of the lungs in the body"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Breathing is a continuous battle between our need for oxygen and forces in nature that attack our lungs. Three hundred thousand Americans will die of respiratory diseases this year. Gasping for Air is the dramatic story of how infections, toxins, carcinogens, and air pollution strike against one of our basic body functions. The book also describes how we come into the struggle with diseases like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep apnea, which make...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Includes information on such conditions as: allergy and nasal disorders (allergy, allergic rhinitis, infectious rhinitis (common cold), food allergy, anaphylaxis, oral allergy syndrome, latex allergy, deviated septum and nasal polyps, sinusitis, sinobronchial syndrome); and asthma and lung disorders (cough, shortness of breath, bronchitis (acute), bronchiectasis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis (chronic), emphysema,...
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Britannica Educational Pub., in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Engaging the lungs, airways, and more, the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide are only the most apparent aspects of a much longer routine. Although vulnerable to various infections and other disorders, the respiratory system by and large continues to function in order to sustain us. This book explores each element involved in this subconscious process and the factors that perpetuate human life. --from publisher description
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them. Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes readers on a fascinating tour of this most vital organ. Han explains the wonder of breathing...
