Respiratory medicine

The definitive guide to the use of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients - now in full color and updated to reflect the latest advancesPrinciples & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation, 3e provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of all the clinical, pharmacological, and technical issues surrounding the use of mechanical ventilation.

Analyzing ground-breaking research, this reference highlights the impact of sleep deprivation on the well-being of the individual and society-presenting current theories on the function of sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation on patients with medical and psychiatric conditions, as well as providing interpretative and methodological results in co

This book sums up the mechanistic basis, current status, and future prospects of steroid inhalation as the cornerstone of prophylactic asthma therapy, identifying its kinetic basis-especially the essential airway selectivity-and including a historical account of inhaled glucocorticoid development.

Sleep-related abnormalities occurring as a result of allergic disorders can impact an affected individual's health and overall well-being in a myriad of ways.

This pre-eminent work has developed over six editions in response to man's attempts to climb higher and higher unaided, and to spend more time at altitude for both work and recreation.

Learn asthma care essentials-from top experts at the Partners Asthma CenterInternists, family physicians, physician's assistants, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists will find this unparalleled, authoritative guide has everything needed to understand and treat asthma in children and adults.

Incidences of inflammatory airway diseases are on the rise across the world.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations.

This volume covers advances in the field of respiratory diseases, reflecting the recent and dramatic expansion of knowledge regarding the determinants of respiratory health, screening tests for early pulmonary lesions, therapeutic interventions for respiratory infections and strategies for prevention.

Integrative Therapies in Lung Health and Sleep provides an overview of integrative therapies to assist clinicians caring for patients with acute or chronic lung diseases and sleep disorders--emphasizing the scientific bases for these therapies; and their implementation into clinical practice.

Lung function assessment is the central pillar of modern respiratory diagnosis, providing invaluable information to assist in clinical decision making and management strategies.

Non-invasive ventilation refers to the use of breathing support administered through a face mask, nasal mask, or helmet.

This pocket atlas explains how to use pulmonary graphics as a valuable adjunct for patient management.

Inhalation aerosols continue to be the basis for successful lung therapy for several diseases, with therapeutic strategies and the range of technology significantly evolving in recent years.

Performing a thorough and detailed study of one of the most common yet less accurately understood causes of human illness, this all-inclusive reference examines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and future treatment options for asthma and respiratory infections.

Continuing to serve as the definitive source on the subject, Pneumocystis Pneumonia offers a detailed update on the biology, pathogenesis, genetics, and immunology of Pneumocystis.

Pulmonary physicians and scientists currently have minimal capacity to respond to climate change and its impacts on health.

This book is a guide to the research, findings, and discussions of US and international experts on climate change and respiratory health.

This book with accompanying videos focuses on pectus excavatum correction using custom-made silicone implants.

Filling a gap in the literature, this reference provides concise and practical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of sinusitis and furnishes an authoritative outline of our current understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of airway diseases in children and their treatment by combining the expertise of ENT and Pediatric Pulmonology.

The variety of chemically diverse pharmacological agents administered to patients is large and continues to expand and with every new drug released, there is always potential for adverse reactions, some of them allergic.

The median age of survival for those with cystic fibrosis has risen considerably in recent years.

Provides anaesthetists, intensivists, and emergency physicians with key skills to manage airways in various patient groups and clinical settings.

Providing a solid foundation for specialists in asthma treatment and control, this guide illustrates the importance of asthma monitoring practices for up-to-date assessments of disease levels in specific population groups; the identification of social, geographical, and environmental factors that may influence the development of asthma; and the des

This book is an introduction to a comprehensive analysis of recent advances and clinical research in noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia is a book in which chapters are authored and the same topics discussed by North American and European experts.

Cessation of tobacco use is the need of the hour given that it is the single largest cause of disease and premature death in the world.

Responding to the growing recognition of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as a major medical condition and the emergence of exciting new therapies, this 2 volume source examines clinical features, characteristics, comorbidities, and impact of OSA on patient biological systems.

This Challenging Cases book provides a structured pathway to help unlock the mysteries of fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs), guiding experts and beginners alike through the complexities and essential information of fibrosing ILD, interstitial pneumonias (IPs), and HRCT findings and signs.

Asbestos was once known as the 'magic mineral' because of its ability to withstand flames.

This authoritative text on occupational lung disorders builds upon the fundamentals, including clinical, epidemiological, and predictive approaches.

The medical state of acutely hospitalized neurologic patients is often compromised.

This book contains the refereed contributions from the 41st annual meeting of ISOTT.

Defining the Lung Cancer Problem 1 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world.

Written by well-known experts in field, this is the first book dedicated to dealing with the single most challenging management issue in long-term steroid therapy.

Considering the epidemiology of COPD, this title collects all available knowledge on the subject, featuring data on the national emphysema treatment trial.

Alcohol Use Disorders and the Lung: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Approach is an excellent resource for clinicians who care for individuals affected by alcohol use disorders in diverse settings.

The breadth of the pharmaceutical medicine can be daunting, but this book is designed to navigate a path through the speciality.

The major characteristic pathological findings of pulmonary vascular remodelling are increased wall thickening of pulmonary vessels and mus- larization of small arteries.

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest-edited by Dr.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is increasing rapidly worldwide and it's predicted that by 2020 it will represent the third leading cause of death.

This reference examines the cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms involved in airway inflammation, as well as the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and aetiology of asthma.

The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be devastating.

Despite efforts to curb tobacco use, global tobacco addiction remains as strong as ever.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of all major pathologic conditions involving the lung and mediastinum and the related diagnostic procedures.

Explains how to support a patient''s breathing in emergencies and how to administer emergency anaesthesia.

Collaboratively authored by international experts and innovators, this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to flexible bronchoscopy in children, a guide to normal and abnormal bronchoscopy findings, and as the first pediatric bronchoscopy text to describe the array of innovative technologies now being utilized in advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy programs.