Abstract:This chapter provides an overview of asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumococcal pneumonia, croup, cystic fibrosis, tonsillitis, and the common cold. Medical, behavioral, and educational consequences are outlined. Medical and psychoeducational preventative measures and treatment options are also provided for the disorders.
OVERVIEWRespiratory disorders minimally include asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, croup, cystic fibrosis, tonsillitis, and common colds. Agrawal, David, and Harris (2003) noted that approximate… Show more
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