{"product_id":"life-and-breath-neil-schachter-9780767912891","title":"Life and Breath: The Breakthrough Guide to the Latest Strategies for Fighting Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems -- At Any Age","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe fourth leading cause of death in the United States, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, affects an estimated 35 million Americans. Yet only half are aware that they are seriously ill. \u003c\/b\u003eLife and Breath\u003cb\u003e, by Dr. Neil Schachter, is the first book that alerts people to their risks for COPD and explains the steps they need to take to prevent the development of this debilitating and often fatal lung disease.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife and Breath\u003c\/i\u003e begins witha quick quiz to rate your risk for COPD. It explains the steps of a complete pulmonary work-up and teaches you about the painless, inexpensive six-second test that can save your life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe all know that diet, exercise, and environmental changes can reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Now, for the first time, \u003ci\u003eLife and Breath\u003c\/i\u003e provides the medical and lifestyle steps that can prevent, treat, and sometimes reverse the signs and symptoms of chronic lung disease. Dr. Schachter discusses the role of antioxidants in treating asthma and chronic bronchitis, explains why indoor exercise is better if you have irritable airways, and provides a supportive, simple, and successful plan to quit smoking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife and Breath \u003c\/i\u003etakes you on a tour of your own home, pointing out sources of irritants and allergens that can cause pulmonary problems. Dr. Schachter explains how to improve indoor air quality to protect your lungs at any age, on the job, in your home, and on the road. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are one of the 15 million Americans with asthma, or one of the 94 million current or former smokers in this country\u003ci\u003e, Life and Breath\u003c\/i\u003e is the one book you need to stay alive and well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neil Schachter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0767912896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780767912891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harmony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.04h x 5.22w x 0.92d","brand":"Neil Schachter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447772983551,"sku":"9780767912891","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f1df78aa-a86e-4c18-91c1-684fc19f62d5.jpg?v=1777234712","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/life-and-breath-neil-schachter-9780767912891","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}