Respiratory Medicine, Volume 1

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE is an authoritative, international text on respiratory diseases which combines applied science with good clinical practice. The new Third Edition has been thoroughly revised to provide a comprehensive update of all aspects of respiratory medicine, from lung structure and function, to the newest areas of development in treatment, to complete coverage of respiratory diseases, including key topics such as lung tumors, airway disorders, and interstitial lung disease. The text features over 1500 high-quality illustrations, which are also available on a CD-ROM included in the book.

• Authoritative and up-to-date with contributions from 150 expert clinicians and scientists in pulmonary medicine and allied disciplines throughout the world.
• Over 1500 superbly reproduced illustrations, from high quality radiographs to histological sections and electron micrographs. CD-ROM bound in the book includes all illustrations, tables and figures.
• Highlights the difficulties that can be encountered in managing symptoms, e.g. investigation of cough, haemoptysis and dyspnoea.
• Includes "pediatric" conditions most relevant to adult practice e.g. developmental abnormalities and childhood cystic fibrosis and asthma.