| ALVAN LEROY BARACH, M.D.
A Pioneer in Pulmonary Medicine
Actively participating in medicine for over 57 years, D.
Alvan L. Barach is widely recognized as a pioneer in
pulmonary disease and respiratory care. With a dedicated
singleness of purpose, Dr. Barach made many of the
revolutionary advances in early respiratory health care and
in its progress to its present state.
A few of his many noteworthy
accomplishments, for which he has received frequent awards
and international renown are:
- introduction and development of the oxygen tent for
treatment of pneumonia and other respiratory
conditions
- initiation of helium gas for management of asthma
and obstructive laryngeal tracheal lesions
- original research on oxygen and helium for different
types of dyspnea
- early investigation of the clinical aspects of gas
therapy
- important work on the physiological aspects of
hypoxemia with application to aviation medicine;
hyperbaric chambers; heart disease; physical
therapy; emphysema; and many other vital areas of
pulmonary medicine.
In addition to his numerous
other awards, Dr. Barach has received:
- "Physician of the Year Award" (1975), from
the American College of Chest Physicians
- "Internist of Distinction Award" (1975),
from the Society of Internal Medicine.
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THOMAS LEE PETTY, M.D.
At the time of recording, Dr. Petty was
Professor of Medicine and head of the Division of Pulmonary
Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver.
He has published numerous articles on respiratory disease
and subsequent diagnostic/therapeutic techniques, and has
continued extensive research on new modes of management of
the serious and long-time health problems of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. His work has earned him
international, as well as, national recognition. |