Lecture Notes – Respiratory Medicine 9e
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Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes covers everything from the basics of anatomy and physiology, through to the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and management of a full range of respiratory diseases, providing a comprehensive yet easy–to–read overview of all the essentials of respiratory medicine.
Key features of this new, full–colour edition include:
Updated and expanded material on chest X–rays and radiology
Self–assessment exercises for each chapter
A range of clinical images and scans showing the key features of each disease
Fully supported by a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/respiratory featuring figures, key points, web links, and interactive self–assessment questions
Ideal for learning the basics of the respiratory system, starting a placement, or as a quick–reference revision guide,
Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes is an invaluable resource for medical students, respiratory nurses and junior doctors.
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<p>About the Companion Website xi</p>
<p>Part 1 Structure and function 1</p>
<p>1 Anatomy and physiology of the lungs 3</p>
<p>Part 2 History taking examination and investigations 17</p>
<p>2 History taking and examination 19</p>
<p>3 Pulmonary function tests 32</p>
<p>4 Radiology of the chest 48</p>
<p>Part 3 Respiratory diseases 59</p>
<p>5 Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza 61</p>
<p>6 Pneumonia 69</p>
<p>7 Tuberculosis 86</p>
<p>8 Bronchiectasis and lung abscess 97</p>
<p>9 Cystic fibrosis 107</p>
<p>10 Asthma 120</p>
<p>11 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 139</p>
<p>12 Carcinoma of the lung 156</p>
<p>13 Interstitial lung disease 170</p>
<p>14 Occupational lung disease 182</p>
<p>15 Pulmonary vascular disease 194</p>
<p>16 Pneumothorax and pleural effusion 206</p>
<p>17 Acute respiratory distress syndrome 219</p>
<p>18 Ventilatory failure and sleep–related breathing disorders 226</p>
<p>19 Lung transplantation 235</p>
<p>Index 243</p>