ABSTRACT

In this concise practical guide the Editor and Authors combine a symptoms- and problem-based approach with systematic coverage of lung disease - to help students and young professionals to understand respiratory medicine in the round.The first section of the book is devoted to the underlying principles and clinical skills needed - science and disea

chapter 1|2 pages

An overview of lung disease

chapter 6|7 pages

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

chapter 7|19 pages

Asthma

chapter 9|11 pages

Pleural diseases

chapter 10|17 pages

Infections of the respiratory tract

chapter 11|5 pages

Suppurative lung conditions

chapter 12|4 pages

Sleep-related breathing disorders

chapter 13|6 pages

Respiratory failure

chapter 14|37 pages

Pulmonary vascular problems