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Breath Taking - The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs (Paperback)
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Breath Taking - The Power, Fragility, and Future of Our Extraordinary Lungs (Paperback)
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From an expert in pulmonary medicine, the story of our
extraordinary lungs, the organ that both explains our origins and
holds the keys to our future as a species 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 Stephen. And yet, we take our lungs for granted until we're
incapacitated and suddenly confronted with their vital importance.
In Breath Taking, pulmonologist Michael Stephen takes us on a
journey to shed original and much-needed light on our neglected and
extraordinary lungs, at a most critical societal moment. He relates
the history of oxygen on Earth and the evolutionary origins of
breathing, and explores the healing power of breath and its
spiritual potential. He explains in lay terms the links our lungs
have with our immune system and with society at large. And he
offers illuminating chronicles of pulmonary research and
discovery--from Galen in the ancient world to pioneers of lung
transplant--and poignant human stories of resilience and
recovery--from the frantic attempts to engage his own son's lungs
at birth to patients he treats for cystic fibrosis today. Despite
great advances in science, our lungs are ever more threatened.
Asthma is more prevalent than ever; rising stress levels make our
lungs vulnerable to disease; and COVID-19 has revealed that
vulnerability in historic ways. In this time, Breath Taking offers
inspiration and hope to millions whose lungs are affected and vital
perspective to us all.
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Imprint: |
Black Cat
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2022 |
Authors: |
Michael J. Stephen
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Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8021-4932-9 |
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LSN: |
0-8021-4932-4 |
Barcode: |
9780802149329 |
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