Melissa Abramovitz

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Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This title in Lucent Diseases and Disorders series focus on COPD and details how it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is often a disease of shame and blame since it more often than not caused by smoking. COPD is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. The books goes on to deail how the disease impacts the patient, the care givers, what treatment options are available, and what future holds for people afflicted with COPD--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: This title in Lucent Diseases and Disorders series focus on COPD and details how it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is often a disease of shame and blame since it more often than not caused by smoking. COPD is often under-diag; These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Contributor Bio:  Abramovitz, Melissa Melissa Abramovitz is the author of hundreds of magazine articles, more than 30 educational books for children and teenagers, numerous poems and short stories, and several children s picture books. She is a graduate of the University of California San Diego. Visit her website at www.melissaabramovitz.com