The respiratory organs are the first to take the hit when encountering air pollution, bacteria, viruses, fungi and other damaging environmental factors. Their role in maintaining the body's immune defense can hardly be overestimated! During the day, the lungs retain a very large amount of suspended matter. Physiologists have calculated that this is approximately a bucket of dirt every day! Taking on such a powerful load, the respiratory organs often cannot cope with providing the body with oxygen. And other organs suffer from this: the heart, brain, digestive system. The book you are holding in your hands talks about acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system, as well as other ailments that are directly related to the respiratory system, about the latest treatment methods, with which today restore lungs and bronchi in leading clinics in the world. Much attention is paid to such dangerous diseases as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and tuberculosis. The book includes unique breathing exercises that will help keep the bronchi and lungs in excellent shape. Attention! The information contained in the book cannot serve as a substitute for medical advice. It is necessary to consult with a specialist before taking any recommended actions.

Patients with complex cases of bronchopulmonary diseases are admitted to the pulmonology department of Moscow Hospital No. 57. Such difficult patients with asthma and other diseases of the bronchi and lungs are raised to their feet in this medical institution. Specialists from the Pulmonology Research Institute also work here, the head of which is Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Grigorievich CHUCHALIN. Academician Chuchalin took part in the “Advise, Doctor!” program, where he spoke about modern approaches to the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system.

Nowadays, bronchial asthma is one of the first places among respiratory diseases. Is it possible to cope with it without the use of heavy medications? In the program “Advise, Doctor!” Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Clinic of Children's Diseases of the First Moscow Medical University named after Sechenov Mikhail Ivanovich ANOKHIN and the legendary healer, methodologist of physical therapy, a man who devoted his entire life to introducing the famous Strelnikovsky breathing exercises into the practice of medical institutions Mikhail Nikolaevich discussed this topic SHCHETININ.

The leading specialist in the field of tuberculosis treatment in our country was an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who for a long time held the post of chief phthisiatrician of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Professor Mikhail Izrailevich PERELMAN. He was an internationally recognized surgeon, specializing in operations on the lungs, was an honorary member of the International Society of Surgeons. Mikhail Izrailevich was a guest of the “Advise, Doctor!” program. This is what he said about the incidence of tuberculosis in one of the programs.

On March 24, 1882, the German scientist Robert Koch announced to the world his discovery of the causative agent of tuberculosis - mycobacterium. For research in this area, the scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize. In 1982, in connection with the centenary of Koch's discovery, WHO declared 24 March is World Tuberculosis Day. Tuberculosis is now recognized as a global threat requiring urgent action. Several years ago, the Day against Tuberculosis in Russia was held under the slogan “Our generation must stop tuberculosis!” How realistic is this and how to achieve it? These questions are answered in the program “Advise, Doctor!” answered Elena Mikhailovna BOGORODSKAYA, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Phthisiology of the Russian Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Chief Phthisiologist of the Moscow Department of Health, Director of the Moscow City Scientific and Practical Center for the Fight against Tuberculosis.

The prevention of tuberculosis is given great importance: and Today, this disease poses a global threat. About a third of the population planet is infected with tuberculosis bacteria. The risk that carriers of mycobacteria will sooner or later get sick is about 10%. At risk are people with a weakened immune system, those who have an insufficient and unbalanced diet, smoke and lead an unhealthy lifestyle.

In recent years, the global medical community has been concerned about the real global threat of an influenza pandemic. About once every 30 years, the strain of the influenza virus changes. It is at this moment that there is a threat of a pandemic, since the virus is new and the human immune system is defenseless against it.

One of the leading specialists in the field of allergology in Russia is Tatyana Germanovna FEDOSKOVA, Doctor of Medical Sciences, specialist at the Institute of Immunology. Tatyana Germanovna is a regular guest of the program “Please advise, doctor!”

At the beginning of the 20th century, a series of mysterious murders occurred in England. As it turned out later, they were carried out on the basis of knowledge in the field of reflexology. British serial killer Joseph Smith drowned his three wives in a bathtub in order to steal their fortune. There were no signs of forced drowning on the victims' bodies. Smith could not be charged. Then the famous forensic physician of the time, Bernard Spilsbury, took up the medical side of this case. An examination was carried out, during which the professional swimmer almost died. Spilsbury was able to find out that all of Smith's wives died of sudden cardiac arrest. The reason is the instant penetration of water into the nasal cavity. The criminal pulled the victim sharply by the legs, and water got into her nose, the moment was triggered surprises. At Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, one of the most impressive compositions is a wax figure of a woman lying under water, with air bubbles periodically coming out of her mouth. Modern science gives the following explanation for this phenomenon. This is due to the elementary dive reflex. This reflex is well developed in marine mammals. Irritation of the muzzle by cold water causes them to hold their breath, slows down their heart rate and increases blood pressure, which allows them to save oxygen and withstand long dives. Man also retained such a reflex in a rudimentary form. Today, doctors no longer doubt that there is a reflex connection between the nasal mucosa and vital organs. About these connections in the program “Advise, Doctor!” said the medical doctor Sciences, Professor, Deputy Director of the St. Petersburg Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech, Chief Otolaryngologist of the Northwestern Federal District Sergei Valentinovich RYAZANTSEV.

The following sets of exercises were developed by one of the leading Russian specialists in the field of restorative medicine , Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Restorative Medicine of the Moscow State Medical and Dental University Vitaly Aleksandrovich EPIFANOV. The complex below was published in the magazine “Advise, Doctor!”