| Creator |
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Life Conservation Service |
| Title |
Pneumonia: Its Care and Prevention
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Pneumonia: Its Care and Prevention" by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company is a scientific publication from the early 20th century, specifically published in 1940. The book serves as a practical guide focused on the recognition, treatment, and preventative measures of pneumonia, a serious lung inflammation condition that can be fatal if not addressed promptly. The pamphlet discusses the critical importance of early diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia, emphasizing the need to seek medical help immediately if symptoms are suspected. It details the common causes, including various bacteria, with a focus on pneumococci, and outlines the symptoms such as chest pain, cough, and chills. Furthermore, it explains the role of new drugs and serums in treatment and stresses the necessity of adequate nursing care whether at home or in a hospital. Additionally, the book provides guidance on infection prevention and the importance of good health practices to mitigate the risk of pneumonia, particularly during peak seasons for respiratory illnesses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Pneumonia -- Popular works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66729 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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