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eBook Databases

The library provides access to numerous eBooks on health and medicine topics. You can search for eBook titles in the eBook collections below or search the Ivy Tech statewide catalog, IvyCat by author, title, or subject and select "Electronic Resources" for location.

Credo Medical Reference Collection
A collection of online reference books which includes many health and medical titles.
eBook Central (ProQuest)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
eBook Collection (EBSCO)
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.

Omnigraphics Health Reference Series

The Health Reference Series by Omnigraphics provides comprehensive coverage on a number of diseases and disorders. One of the key features of this series is the broad scope of information offered in each volume. Each volume pulls together a wide variety of articles from authoritative sources to inform and educate readers about the disease or disorder and how to cope with the medical condition.

The library owns many titles in this valuable series in both print and or electronically. Below are the eBook titles in the series that include content related to respiratory diseases and disorders:

Aging Sourcebook, 2nd Edition (2021)
Provides detailed information on encountering and avoiding pain. It also includes musculoskeletal pain such as back and neck pain, repetitive motion disorders, and sports injuries. This book also discusses other pain-related injuries and disorders, such as dental pain, gastrointestinal pain, neuropathies, urological pain along with medical management of pain which includes pain relievers, surgical procedures for pain relief, and multidisciplinary pain management programs. A glossary of related terms and directory of organizations that provide information about pain management.
Cancer Sourcebook, 7th Edition (2015)
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems.
Cardiovascular Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2014)
Provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders, including cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and deep vein thrombosis. It offers details about the conditions associated with increased risks, explains the methods used to diagnose and treat them, and offers suggestions for steps men and women can take to decrease their likelihood of developing these disorders. The book also includes a discussion of cardiovascular concerns specific to men, women, children, and minority populations.
Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2020)
Provides up-to-date information about common disorders that affect the physical, mental, and developmental health of school-age children. Includes chapters on Asthma, Bronchitis, and Cystic Fibrosis.
Congenital Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2021)
Describes the most common types of nonhereditary birth defects and disorders related to prematurity, gestational injuries, prenatal and perinatal infections, maternal-health conditions during pregnancy, and birth complications, including cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, fetal alcohol syndrome, spina bifida, and disorders of the heart, brain, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, urinary tract, reproductive organs, and chromosomal defects such as Down syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, etc.
Emerging Infectious Diseases Sourcebook, 1st Edition (2019)
Provides basic consumer health information about the immune system, facts about the spread of disease, information on emerging infectious diseases, international travel guidance, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and prevention and vaccination programs, along with reports on current research initiatives and additional resources
Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, 5th Edition (2014)
Provides facts about the most common genetic disorders, including those that arise from mutations in specific genes—for example, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis—as well as those arising from chromosomal abnormalities—such as Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. It also details genetic testing and disorders arising due to abnormalities in specific genes such as albinism, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, blood clotting deficiency disorders, connective tissue, endocrine disorders, cystic fibrosis, growth disorders, and others.
Movement Disorders Sourcebook, 4th Edition (2021)
Provides information about the common types and symptoms of movement disorders in children and adults. This book details the causes and treatments of Parkinson disease and provides information on other hypokinetic movement disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, myoclonus, spina bifida, and spinal cord injury.
Physical Rehabilitation, Medicine and Therapy Sourcebook, 1st Edition (2020)
Physical Rehabilitation, Medicine, and Therapy Sourcebook, 1st Edition provides information about physical rehabilitation along with its components. Includes a chapter on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Respiratory Disorders Sourcebook, 3rd Edition (2014)
Provides updated information about the causes, triggers, and treatments of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, including asthma, COPD, influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. It also discusses other conditions that impair a person’s ability to breathe, such as cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, and traumatic lung injuries. Lab and imaging tests used to diagnose respiratory disorders are explained, and a special section about pediatric concerns looks at the issues that arise when children experience breathing problems. The book also offers tips for living with chronic lung conditions.