

Breathing Lessons
A Doctor's Guide to Lung Health
Author: Meilan K. Han M. D.
Narrator: Meilan K. Han M. D.
Unabridged: 4 hr 30 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Random House Audio
Published: 11/02/2021
Categories: Nonfiction, Medical, Health & Fitness, Diseases & Conditions
Synopsis
Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes listeners on a fascinating tour of this most vital organ.
Han explains the wonder of breathing and reveals how the lungs serve as the body’s first line of defense. She provides a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about the leading respiratory risks—including indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and vaping, wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2—and offers a practical guide to keeping lungs healthy. And with authority as both practitioner and medical researcher, she argues powerfully for a social policy that makes a priority of preserving lung health nationwide.