Pulmonary Medicine

Since the publication of the first edition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as a public health issue, has increased in line with the predictions of the World Health Organization and by the year 2020, will become one of the main killers of human life._x000D_ With several important large..

The median age of survival for those with cystic fibrosis has risen considerably in recent years. This text thoroughly examines the developments and breakthroughs which have led to this improvement in life expectancy. With a focus on the latest discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of the disea..

The median age of survival for those with cystic fibrosis has risen considerably in recent years. This text thoroughly examines the developments and breakthroughs which have led to this improvement in life expectancy. With a focus on the latest discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of the disea..

Chris O'Callaghan, Ola Nerbrink, and Mika T. VidgrenBasic Principles of Particle Behavior in the Human Respiratory Tract Joachim Heyder and Magnus SvartengrenStructure and Function of the Respiratory System: Developmental Aspects and Their Relevance to Aerosol TherapyJanet Stocks and Alison A. Hislo..

There is growing interest in the pronounced variability in the incidence and severity of chronic respiratory diseases such as Asthma, observed to occur in any particular patient over a given period of time. It is now known that acute exacerbations are multi-factorial in origin, with pollution, aller..

Written by world-renowned authorities, Functional Lung Imaging explores the use of state-of-the-art imaging modalities for the analysis of pulmonary function. It provides an up-to-date and global perspective of imaging applications and analyzes the most recently published studies. It illustrates the..

Responding to the substantial growth that has taken place in the field over the past decade, this reference provides an in-depth overview of current thought on the genetics and genomics of asthma and COPD in relation to their pathogenesis and treatment. With contributions by an esteemed team of inte..

A discussion of the epidemiology, clinical features, and differential diagnoses of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Key topics include the role of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis, and current treatment options, including medical therapy and lung transplanta..

This timely volume brings together the latest basic and clinical insights on the cellular and mediator mechanisms involved in the induction and persistence of airway dysfunction of asthma by over 90 experts in the field-paving the way for developing novel and more effective antiinflammatory therapeu..

INTRODUCTONDrug Development of Inhaled Steroids: A Pharmacologist's View Based on Experiences from the Budesonide ProjectRalph BrattsandPart Two USE OF INHALED STEROIDSHow Inhaled Corticosteroids Changed Asthma TherapyWilliam W. BusseSide Effects of Inhaled CorticosteroidsPaul M. O'Byrne and Dilini ..

Written by skilled specialists in the field of interventional pulmonology, the new Second Edition thoroughly explores the latest advancements, newest therapies, and diagnostic techniques in interventional pulmonary medicine. Using guidelines to ensure maximum quality and efficiency in patient care, ..

This volume presents a global overview of the role of ion flux via transmembrane ion channel proteins in the regulation of pulmonary vascular tone and in the vascular remodeling processes associated with pulmonary vascular disease-offering a comprehensive review of the multiple families of ion chann..