Living With Lung and Colon Endometriosis: Catamenial Pneumothorax [Paperback]

Glynis D. Wallace D.M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2005

In 1958 100 women were written up in the literature with endometriosis on the lung causing it to fill up with fluid and collapse. The catamenial pneumothorax was considered extremely rare. Now record numbers of women have been diagnosed with this disease, and still many physicians and women, have never heard of it.

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Slim but sharp and valuable book that will go a long way toward helping those who suffer from pulmonary endometriosis. -- Kirkus Discoveries August 31, 2006

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This book was written to share information and enlighten the nation about pulmonary endometriosis.  It is written through my experience as a patient, but also outlines my 13-year experience with pulmonary endometriosis through narrative summaries from the physicians who attempted to control this disease. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420883313
• ISBN-13: 978-1420883312
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,636,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Midland, Texas and given a special mission to become a help to the nation. Read more at http://www.catamenialpneumothorax.org/Author_s_Bio.html

Lung Endometriosis is life threatening and can be fatal. The truth about Lung Endometriosis is incontrovertible-malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, you are forced to face it. This non-cancerous disease, lung endometriosis, can be fatal!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, detailed chronicle of this brave servicewoman's journey with a rare, lifethreatening disease, June 29, 2011

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This review is from: Living With Lung and Colon Endometriosis: Catamenial Pneumothorax (Paperback)

Dr Wallace has written an excellent book that can inform and inspire other patients with this condition, as well as educating physicians to be more aware of pulmonary and colon endometriosis. Her contribution to the recognition of this disease and its treatment is very important. Endometriosis is a common condition, and this abnormal uterine tissue can implant itself on many organs including the lung and colon, as in Dr Wallace's case. She explains much of the medical terminology included in her clinical narrative summaries which is helpful to the lay public as they seek to understand their own medical conditions. In between, is a fascinating story of this brave young Air Force major in the prime of her life, who is forced to deal with the many unknowns associated with this diagnostic dilemma and how her faith and her concerned and caring doctors helped her.