An introduction to the emerging field of respiratory psychology for professionals in any branch of the healing professions, synthesizing the knowledge of how em

We start life with a breath, and the process continues automatically for the rest of our lives. Because breathing continues on its own, without our awareness, i

NOSES ARE FOR BREATHING, MOUTHS ARE FOR EATING “Many people believe that taking a deep breath increases body oxygenation. The opposite is the case.” — Pat

Series foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Understanding the respiratory system and chronic respiratory diseases -- Diagnosis and treatment of pulmon

Many patients with pulmonary complaints fail to improve despite physicians’ best efforts. Sometimes, we ascribe this failure to lack of adherence with therapy