Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide Book

	Acknowledgments
	The Editors and Contributors
	The Editors
	Foreword
Pt. I	Using Our Health Care System	1
1	How to Get the Care You Need	3
2	Meeting the Health Care Needs of the Aged and Disabled	31
3	Medical Decision Making: Ethical Considerations	46
Pt. II	New Approaches to Wellness	65
4	The Fundamentals of Good Health	67
5	The Basics of Good Nutrition	85
6	Smoking, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse	122
7	Health Concerns During Infancy and Childhood	144
8	The Adolescent Years	179
9	Special Health Concerns of Women	198
10	Health Concerns of Men	259
Pt. III	Symptoms and Diagnoses	279
11	Symptoms and the Diagnostic Process	281
12	Diagnostic Tests and Procedures	299
Pt. IV	First Aid and Safety	335
13	Basics of CPR and Life Support	337
14	Common First-Aid Procedures	354
15	The Basics of Safety	380
Pt. V	Treatment and Prevention of Disease	391
16	Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases	393
17	Cancer	430
18	Infectious Diseases	458
19	HIV Infection and AIDS	500
20	Respiratory Diseases and Lung Health	517
21	Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders	540
22	Disorders of the Digestive System	571
23	Blood Disorders	608
24	Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System	624
25	Arthritis	645
26	Brain, Nerve, and Muscle Disorders	672
27	Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders	694
28	Skin Diseases	711
29	Allergies	727
30	The Eyes	739
31	Diseases of the Ear, Nose, and Throat	764
32	Maintaining Oral Health	786
33	Mental and Emotional Health	807
Pt. VI	Drugs and Their Use	833
34	Proper Use of Medications	835
	App. A: Commonly Prescribed Drugs	848
	App. B: Directory of Health Organizations and Resources	862
	App. C: Directory of Regional Poison Control Centers	871
	App. D: Family Medical Records	873
	Glossary	881
	Index	905