| Description |
1 online resource (495 pages) |
| Contents |
Prelim i; Prelim ii; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1 -- structure and function of the respiratory system; Chapter 2 -- Signs and symptoms; Chapter 3 -- Pulmonary function testing; Chapter 4 -- Other diagnostic tests; Chapter 5 -- Lung imaging; Chapter 6 -- Lung injury and respiratory failure; Chapter 7 -- Respiratory infections; Chapter 8 -- Tuberculosis; Chapter 9 -- Airway diseases; Chapter 10 -- Occupational and environmental lung diseases; Chapter 11 -- Interstitial lung disease; Chapter 12 -- Pulmonary vascular diseases; Chapter 13 -- Pleural, mediastinal and chest wall diseases |
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Chapter 14 -- Thoracic tumoursChapter 15 -- Sleep-related disorders; Chapter 16 -- Immunodeficiency disorders and orphan lung disease; Chapter 17 -- Pulmonary rehabilitation; Self Assessment; Index |
| Summary |
The Handbook provides a compact, concise, easy-to-read guide on each of the key areas in respiratory medicine. It is intended to serve as a reference, using the most up-to-date research and medical data to help those working in the field recognise symptoms, reach a diagnosis and deliver practical treatment recommendations. It covers topics including the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system. It thoroughly explores diagnostic testing then moves on to respiratory infections, respiratory failure, respiratory diseases and sleep-related disorders |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Respiratory organs -- Diseases.
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Respiratory organs -- Diseases.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Simonds, Anita K
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| ISBN |
9781849840033 |
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1849840032 |
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1282899708 |
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9781282899704 |
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9786612899706 |
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6612899700 |
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