The author covers the range of knowledge needed to provide excellent care for patients with respiratory disease, from the basics of pulmonary function testing to understanding and caring for common respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and pneumonia.
The Basics.- Approach to the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder.- Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Tract.- Pulmonary Function Testing.- Disorders of the Upper Airway.- Allergic Rhinitis.- Non-Allergic Rhinitis.- Sinusitis.- Pharyngitis.- Laryngitis and Hoarseness.- Disorders of the Lower Airway.- Croup.- Pediatric Asthma.- Adult Asthma.- Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm.- Acute Cough.- Chronic Cough.- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.- Lung Cancer.- Sarcoidosis.- Pneumonia.- Bronchiolitis.- Non-Airway Disorders That Present With Respiratory Symptoms.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Obesity.- Vocal Cord Dysfunction.- Pulmonary Embolism.- Hemoptysis.- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Cough, and Asthma.
"...best suited for medical students, residents, and primary care practitioners who want a great overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and evaluation of common respiratory disorders." - Respiratory Care
