Integrative Therapies in Lung Health and Sleep provides an overview of
integrative therapies to assist clinicians caring for patients with
acute or chronic lung diseases and sleep disorders--emphasizing the
scientific bases for these therapies; and their implementation into
clinical practice. This volume focuses on complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) treatments, modalities, and practices that are integrated
with conventional medical treatment and for which there is some evidence
of safety and efficacy. Whole Medical Systems, with a specific focus on
Traditional Chinese Medicine, are also addressed. Individual chapters
are devoted to specific health conditions or illnesses, addressing the
current state of the science in the four organizing CAM domains,
including available information regarding benefits, risks, or safety
considerations. Unique aspects of this volume are the chapters related
to evaluation of the evidence base for integrative therapies; new animal
model research with herbal preparations focused on the serious problem
of sepsis in the ICU; guidance for counseling patients with chronic lung
illnesses who may be desperate for a cure; and palliative and
end-of-life care for patients with chronic lung conditions. Clinicians
in various health care settings will find Integrative Therapies in Lung
Health and Sleep beneficial in their practice, particularly as the use
of integrative therapies becomes more widespread.
