Medical Management of Pulmonary Diseases

This handy, accessible single volume presents useful clinical information to expose the pathophysiology underlying major pulmonary diseases, and traces the steps of treatment, from establishing diagnosis to managing therapy. Contains more than 400 summary tables, radiographs, pathology specimens, and other illustrations that encapsulate information and highlight key points! A suggested reading list accompanies each chapter to facilitate further study! Written by over 55 internationally recognized experts who provide personal experiences, observations, and review statements, and recommend action based on their expertise dealing with patients, Medical Management of Pulmonary Diseases 7assesses new, efficient, cost-effective technologies for asthma and for the delivery of oxygen therapy 7evaluates new directions in the diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, occupational lung diseases, and diffuse interstitial lung disease 7describes the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract and includes examples of abnormalities drawn from common respiratory diseases 7discusses standard therapies for most pulmonary disease patients as well as targeted management for specific cases 7addresses common diagnostic and treatment dilemmas and suggests helpful algorithms for care 7spotlights asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep-disordered breathing, tuberculosis, and other conditions that warrant careful management 7follows the progression of lung cancer from initial diagnosis through staging, and explores individualized therapy options 7considers special environments that may contribute to respiratory symptoms 7details the effect pregnancy and surgery have onpulmonary disease 7and more! Medical Management of Pulmonary Diseases serves as an excellent user-friendly guide ideal for primary care, internal medicine, and family practice physicians; pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists; clinical allergists; immunologists; respirator