From the reviews of the second edition: "The purpose is to provide clear and specific recommendations for the management of a variety of interstitial lung diseases. ... The target audience ... is clinicians specializing in pulmonary medicine, which is appropriate. ... For pulmonologists, this is an excellent resource on interstitial lung diseases. It provides relevant points in caring for patients with each disease. This edition provides updated recommendations based on advances made in the diagnostic approach and particularly the treatment options." (Anita Amin, Doody's Review Service, April, 2012)