Completely revised, the 5th Edition of this authoritative reference delivers a wealth of new information that enables readers to identify, treat, and manage a full range of respiratory disorders more easily than ever. Edited and written by leaders in the field, the book covers the scientific principles of respiratory medicine; its foundations in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology; and its clinical applications. It features a wealth of new chapters; coverage of new modalities in biotechnologic, genomic, and informational sciences; and a new 4-colour design that makes it easier and quicker to access key information and complete references for further study.
PART I SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE Section A Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory Tract 1. Anatomy of the Lungs 2. Lung Growth and Development 3. Genetic Approach to Lung Disease Section B Respiratory Physiology 4. Ventilation, Blood Flow, and Gas Exchange 5. Respiratory System Mechanics and Energetics 6. Pulmonary Circulation and Regulation of Fluid Balance 7. Acid-Base Balance Section C Respiratory Pharmacology 8. Respiratory Pharmacology: General Pharmacologic Principles 9. Airway Pharmacology 10. Pulmonary Vascular Pharmacology Section D Defense Mechanisms 11. Pulmonary Surfactant 12*. Alveolar and Distal Airway Epithelial Fluid Transport 13*. Mucus Production, Secretion, and Clearance 14. Monocytes, Macrophages, and Dendritic Cells of the Lung 15. Immune recognition and Responses Section E Respiratory Pathology and Inflammation 16. General features of Respiratory Pathology 17. Inflammation, Injury, and Repair PART II DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE Section F Diagnosis 18. History and Physical Examination 19. Microbiologic Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 20. Radiographic Techniques 21. Nuclear Medicine Techniques 22. Bronchoscopy 23*. Pleuroscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Other Invasive Procedures Section G Evaluation 24. Pulmonary Function Testing 25*. Clinical Exercise Testing 26. Preoperative Evaluation 27. Evaluation of Respiratory Impairment/Disability PART III CLINICAL RESPIRATORY MEDICINE Section H Symptoms of Respiratory Disease and their Management 28. Dyspnea