Respiratory books

We hope these resources will prove useful to the widest possible audience seeking information on acute bronchitis.

While improvements in public health and sanitation reduced mortality from many, mostly foodborne, infections, it was not until the widespread introduction of antibiotics after the Second World War that mortality from pneumonia in Europe began to fall significantly.

Pneumonia exerts a toll in all countries and is even more of a burden in developing countries. Furthermore, it is now well recognized that pneumonia and influenza are significant risk factors for exacerbation and aggravation of chronic pulmonary diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 

Despite many advances in antibiotic therapies, diagnostic tools, and strategies for prevention, pneumonia is still the primary cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide.

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common respiratory infections, with an incidence that ranges from 8 to 50 cases per 1000 habitants per year.

Streptococcus pneumonia (the pneumococcus) has been and continues to be among the chief causes of human misery and death. It is capable of a broad swath of disease manifestations, including otitis media, the more serious community-acquired pneumonia, and devastating illnesses such as septicemia and meningitis.

Respiratory care is an immensely satisfying branch of physiotherapy. It challenges our intellect, exploits our handling skills, and employs our humanity to the full. 

Respiratory care is an immensely satisfying branch of physiotherapy. It challenges our intellect, exploits our handling skills, and employs our humanity to the full.