Summary: I have muscles where?: Sid's dad told him a funny joke and he laughed so hard that his face began to hurt -- Sid's amazing lungs: Sid runs around frantically trying to get ready for school -- How did my dog do that?: Sid sees his dog Philbert scratching his ear with his hind leg and tries to do it himself -- Now that's using your brain: The brain controls all kinds of things in your body...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: NCircle Entertainment 2014
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Children's videos, Call number: JE DVD SidStephen, Michael J.
Summary: "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 J. Stephen. And yet, we take our lungs for granted until we're incapacitated and suddenly confronted...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612.2 STEHicks, Dwayne
Summary: "Your lungs are constantly at work exchanging carbon dioxide created by your body with fresh oxygen from the air. We couldn't live without lungs! Readers will learn about the process of respiration with manageable text and labeled diagrams. Other topics include the respiratory system, the diaphragm, and diseases of the lungs"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.2 HICKalanithi, Paul
Summary: At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade's worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor making a living treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. Just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined evaporated. When Breath Becomes Air, which features a Foreword by Dr....
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 KALANITHI, PAUL KalSchiller, J. H. (Joan H.)
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.99 SCHSummary: The health hazards of cigarettes were scientifically established by the 1930s. What kept those findings under wraps for so long? This program explores the history of medical research into smoking and the sustained efforts of tobacco companies to block public scrutiny of their deadly product. Renowned anti-smoking activists-including Dr. Stanton Glanz of the University of California San...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: According to some environmental experts, the air inside our homes and offices could be more polluted than the outdoor air in the largest cities. Radon, mold, household cleaning products, and secondhand smoke are only a few elements that may pose health risks. This program examines the issue in detail and illustrates ways to improve indoor air quality. Case studies include a nonsmoker diagnosed...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: The lungs may be subject to internal medicine, but in a very real sense they are also exposed to the environment. Consequently, the body has developed elaborate immunological defenses to protect its respiratory and pulmonary systems-defenses that become increasingly fragile as we age. Knowing how the lungs function and their important role in overall health will help nurses and assistants...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2000
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Summary: Over 19 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea. But the potentially fatal disorder only presents during sleep-so a large number of sufferers remain unaware of the danger. This program explores the causes of OSA and the treatments available for it. Two instructive case studies will help viewers understand and feel comfortable about current diagnostic approaches, including the completion...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Left untreated, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can seriously, even fatally, damage the liver and lungs. This program enables viewers to understand the incurable disorder and how it can be identified and treated. Computer-generated animation shows how AAT, a protein that facilitates lung function, can back up in the liver and never reach the lungs. Three case studies, including one featuring a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Halvorson, Karin
Summary: Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the lungs. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how lungs work. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Full of Hot Air, Breath Rate and how to make a Lung with how-to photos to further engage young...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2013
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.24 HALCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Human HalvorsonMazzone, Peter.
Summary: An overview of lung cancer that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments options for each stage of lung cancer, and also discusses scientific advancements in treating and understanding lung cancer.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kaplan Pub. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.99 MAZSummary: The tremolite asbestos-tainted vermiculite from Zonolite Mountain has spread its lethal legacy well beyond Montana and the town of Libby, where it was mined and milled for decades: over the years, 236 cities in 42 states received billions of pounds of it to be processed into a range of consumer products. This ABC News program focuses on trouble spots in Michigan, New Jersey, and Colorado. With...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: What happens when asthma goes undetected until adulthood? This program features four individuals (including the film’s director) who have suffered from the condition for decades but have only recently realized that it is the source of their health problems. Each describes for the camera how they are coming to terms with asthma’s impact on their lives - from the constant battle for breath...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Kalanithi, Paul
Summary: At the age of 36, on the verge of a completing a decade's worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi's health began to falter. He started losing weight and was wracked by waves of excruciating back pain. A CT scan confirmed what Paul, deep down, had suspected: he had stage four lung cancer, widely disseminated. One day, he was a doctor making a living treating the dying, and the next,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning 2016
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 KALCopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 KALANITHI, PAUL KALKenney, Karen Latchana
Summary: "Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the structure and function of the respiratory system. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.2 KENSummary: While hay fever-also known as allergic rhinitis-can cause seasonal or even year-round misery, allergy sufferers have reason for optimism. This program presents case studies that show how physicians diagnose allergies and determine the best treatment for them. Highlighting a diagnosis method in which doctors inject chemical triggers into a patient's skin and examine the reactions, the program...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an umbrella term used to describe patients with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, or any combination among those three ailments. This program examines the impairments of COPD, including shortness of breath and mobility so restricted that simple tasks like walking to the car are almost impossible. Several case studies reveal both the clinical and the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: When antibiotics first came on the scene, deaths from pneumonia plunged. But the microbes that cause the lung infection are resilient and continue to evolve, creating new strains that don't respond to conventional drugs. This program tours a high-tech medical lab where super-bacteria are identified, illuminates ongoing research into fighting drug-resistant MRSA, and explains why serious...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Food allergies or intolerance can mean anything from minor discomfort or inconvenience to a life-threatening situation. This informative program explains the difference between food allergy and food intolerance and examines the eight most common food allergens. Symptoms of food allergy or intolerance are given, as well as ways they can be relieved. The video also covers the creation of a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: For millions of people with respiratory illnesses, every breath is a struggle for life. Free to Breathe, Free to Live is a reality-style documentary that allows viewers to step inside the lives of patients who are grappling with respiratory diseases-and winning. Children attending specialized camps for youths with asthma are spotlighted, as are a number of adults battling a variety of chronic...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Childhood asthma is a daunting challenge, but with guidance from a physician, the condition is manageable and shouldn't prevent youngsters from enjoying sports and activities. This program serves as an additional source of information for anyone raising kids with asthma. Parents will learn how to become active partners with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals; be certain they...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Prolonged exposure to asbestos-or, in some cases, even moderate contact-can lead to a devastating cancer called mesothelioma. This program examines the specific causes of the disease while presenting case studies involving a variety of patient experiences. Viewers learn how mesothelioma occurs when malignant cells form in the protective sac, or mesothelium, covering many internal organs. Dr....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: According to the American Lung Association, flu and pneumonia are jointly ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States-hence, the critical importance of flu and pneumococcus vaccines in preparation for winter. This program outlines the science behind influenza and pneumonia and the conditions, both hygienic and environmental, that contribute to the spread of dangerous...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007