Inathe newly revised Tenth Edition ofaRespiratory Medicine: Lecture Notes,aa team of distinguished physiciansadelivers aacomprehensive and accessible overview of the essentials of respiratory medicine, including aareview of respiratory anatomyaand physiology, as well as theaaetiology, epidemiology, symptoms, and management of a wide range of respiratory diseases.a a This edition offers self-assessment exercises in each chapter and a range of clinical images and scans showing the critical features of each disease.aThe book also offers:aa O A thoroughaintroduction toahistory taking, examination, and investigationsa O Comprehensive explorations ofarespiratory diseases, including upper respiratory tract infections and influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosisa O Practical discussions ofabronchiectasis, lung abscess, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasea O In-depth examinations ofalung transplantationa O A companion website featuring figures, key points, and interactive self-assessment questions Perfect foramedical studentsaand respiratory nurses,aRespiratory Medicine: Lecture Notesawill also earn a place in the libraries ofaearly-career medical doctorsaand residents with an interest in respiratory medicine.
Preface vii About the Companion Website ix Part 1 Structure and function 1 1 Anatomy and physiology of the lungs 3 Part 2 History taking, examination, and investigations 17 2 History taking and examination 19 3 Pulmonary function tests 33 4 Radiology of the chest 49 Part 3 Respiratory diseases 59 5 Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza 61 6 Pneumonia 69 7 Tuberculosis 90 8 Bronchiectasis and lung abscess 102 9 Cystic fibrosis 113 10 Asthma 127 11 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 147 12 Carcinoma of the lung 165 13 Interstitial lung disease 180 14 Occupational lung disease 193 15 Pulmonary vascular disease 207 16 Pneumothorax and pleural effusion 219 17 Acute respiratory distress syndrome 232 18 Ventilatory failure and sleep-related breathing disorders 240 19 Lung transplantation 250 Index 257
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