Using a concise, understandable approach, Principles of Pulmonary Medicine, 8th Edition, provides a broad overview of this fast-changing field, integrating clinical topics with underlying physiologic, pathophysiologic, and basic science concepts. From cover to cover, it clearly explains and illustrates even the most challenging concepts in a uniquely readable and digestible fashion. With its emphasis on pathophysiology and diagnosis as the basis for optimal management of respiratory disorders, this popular text is an essential reference for medical students, trainees, and those looking for a practical update on both acute and chronic pulmonary diseases.1 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology: The Basics
2 Presentation of the Patient With Pulmonary Disease
3 Evaluation of the Patient With Pulmonary Disease
4 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Airways
5 Asthma
6 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
7 Miscellaneous Airway Diseases
8 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of the Pulmonary Parenchyma
9 Overview of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases
10 Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases Associated With Known Etiologic Agents
11 Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Diseases of Unknown Etiology
12 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of the Pulmonary Vasculature
13 Pulmonary Embolism
14 Pulmonary Hypertension
15 Pleural Disease
16 Mediastinal Disease
17 Anatomic and Physiologic Aspects of Neural, Muscular, and Chest Wall Interactions With the Lungs
18 Disorders of Ventilatory Control
19 Disorders of the Respiratory Pump
20 Lung Cancer: Etiologic and Pathologic Aspects
21 Lung Cancer: Clinical Aspects
22 Lung Defense Mechanisms
23 Pneumonia
24 Bacterial and Viral Organisms Causing Pneumonia
25 Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
26 Miscellaneous Infections Caused by Fungi, Including Pneumocystis
27 Pulmonary Complications in the Immunocompromised Host
28 Classification and Pathophysiologic Aspects of Respiratory Failure
29 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
30 Management of Respiratory Failure
Appendix A Sample Problems Using Respiratory Equations
Appendix B Pulmonary Function Tests: Guidelines for Interpretation and Sample Problems
Appendix C Arterial Blood Gases: Guidelines for Interpretation and Sample Problems
Index