The History of Respiratory Therapy: Discovery and Evolution includes the earliest beginning of the inhalational practice of medicine, vapors, and aromatherapy around 6,000 B.C. Its roots are in Egypt, China, India, and the middle East. From there, it spreads to Europe and the Americas. Some highlights include:In 6000 B.C. aromatherapy has its beginning. In 3000 B.C. Egypt, tracheostomy is depicted on a sculptured slab. 2600 B.C. there is mention of inhalational treatment for asthma in China. Tuberculosis-Pott's Disease is found in mummies in Egypt around 2400 B.C. In 1275 A.D., Lillius discovers ether but it is not apparently used until 1842 when Crawford Long M.D. administers ether to remove two cysts from a patient.In 1783, Caillens was first reported doctor to use oxygen therapy as a remedy. In 1873, Theodore Billroth M.D. performs first laryngectomy. In 1917, Captain Stokes M.D. uses a rubber nasal catheter and nasal prongs to administed oxygen for WWI pulmonary edema patients. But only in the past 100 years is the major evolution of respiratory therapy been realized.The History of Respiratory Therapy: Discovery and Evolution is the first comprehensive written book on this subject and makes it a pioneer which officially documents information which is scattered throughout various resources.

The History of Respiratory Therapy: Discovery and Evolution includes the earliest beginning of the inhalational practice of medicine, vapors, and aromatherapy around 6,000 B.C. Its roots are in Egypt, China, India, and the middle East. From there, it spreads to Europe and the Americas. Some highlights include:In 6000 B.C. aromatherapy has its beginning. In 3000 B.C. Egypt, tracheostomy is depicted on a sculptured slab. 2600 B.C. there is mention of inhalational treatment for asthma in China. Tuberculosis-Pott's Disease is found in mummies in Egypt around 2400 B.C. In 1275 A.D., Lillius discovers ether but it is not apparently used until 1842 when Crawford Long M.D. administers ether to remove two cysts from a patient.In 1783, Caillens was first reported doctor to use oxygen therapy as a remedy. In 1873, Theodore Billroth M.D. performs first laryngectomy. In 1917, Captain Stokes M.D. uses a rubber nasal catheter and nasal prongs to administed oxygen for WWI pulmonary edema patients. But only in the past 100 years is the major evolution of respiratory therapy been realized.The History of Respiratory Therapy: Discovery and Evolution is the first comprehensive written book on this subject and makes it a pioneer which officially documents information which is scattered throughout various resources.

This children's story is about a real goat farm located in Western Pennsylvania next to a stream called "Little Mill Creek". The characters names are given by the owners, Cliff and Jeanette Stump. Queen maggie, a goat is the leader of all the farm animals. They all produce milk and eggs to help sustain the farm income. But there is discontentment on the farm. Queen Maggie believes all the animals are overworked and have no leisure time for themselves. They are well fed and taken care of but they need some time off for themselves to play Guitar Hero, golf, baseball,or other interests. Queen Maggie has a conversation with Cliff about the animal needs. Cliff is not sure he can meet Queen maggie's demands or requests. He ambles back to the farm house to discuss the issues with Jeanette. Meanwhile, Queen Maggie goes missing. Looking on through the bushes are Sly Fox, Smelly Skunk, and Skinny Coyote. These villians are looking for their opportunity to steal a young turkey, chicken, or eggs.Queen maggie is found by Paige, the owner's grandaughter. They return to the barn and vote on their demands which they pass. There is trepedation in the barn. What will Cliff and Jeanette do? Will they sell the farm? A solution is agreed upon by Cliff and Queen maggie. Peace returns to the Goat Farm at Little Mill Creek. But for how long?