Anatomy and physiology of the lungs -- Symptoms and signs of respiratory disease -- Pulmonary function tests -- Radiology of the chest -- Upper respiratory tract infections -- Pneumonia -- Tuberculosis -- Respiratory disease in AIDS and immunocompromised patients -- Bronchiectasis and lung abscess -- Cystic fibrosis -- Asthma -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Carcinoma of the lung -- Interstitial lung disease -- Occupational lung disease -- Pulmonary vascular disease -- Pneumothorax and pleural effusion -- Acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Sleep-related breathing disorders -- Lung transplantation -- Smoking and smoking cessation.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Aimed at medical students and junior doctors, this book covers the essentials of respiratory medicine in a concise and memorable fashion. It begins with a thorough review of anatomy and physiology relevant to the understanding of respiratory disease. This is followed by a detailed clinical section covering the approach to the patient, common symptoms and signs of respiratory disease, lung function tests and radiology."--Jacket.
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Title
Lecture notes on respiratory medicine.
International Standard Book Number
1405106751
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Respiratory organs-- Diseases, Outlines, syllabi, etc.