Abstract
This article, which forms part of the life sciences series and is the first of two articles on the respiratory system, describes the anatomy of the respiratory system and explains the mechanics of respiration. It provides a brief overview of three common respiratory disorders: pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and pulmonary tuberculosis. The second article discusses gaseous exchange and the control of ventilation in more detail.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 40-47 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nursing Standard |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 22 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jan 2013 |