CRC Press, 2019. — 755 p. — ISBN: 978-1444186468
Concise yet comprehensive, this textbook of clinical pulmonology provides pulmonologists and respiratory disease physicians with all the key information that they need to know to manage the patient through the diagnosis and treatment journeys.From the most common condition to the rarest, each disease is consistently presented and comprehensively covered giving the reader just the key facts. Building upon the basic sciences and integrating these with clinical practice, each chapter has a consistent approach, is highly designed and visually appealing. Numerous illustrations, colour photographs, scans, bullet points, tables and algorithms ensure that the key information is available at a glance. The keynote sections serve as a useful revision aid as do the multiple choice questions. A truly international and highly experienced editorship with expert contributors from around the world ensure that the book remains a trusted source of information.Set at the level between the definitive reference work and the clinical manual, Essentials of Clinical Pulmonology is an invaluable cornerstone for all pulmonologists whether trainees or experienced clinicians.
Lung anatomy and development
Pathology
Genetics of lung diseases
History
Clinical examination
Imaging techniques
Non-oncological pulmonary nuclear medicine
PET–CT in oncological pulmonary nuclear medicine
Pulmonary function and exercise testing
Bronchoscopy
Endosonography for pulmonary diseases: Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Pleural procedures
Medical thoracoscopy
Essentials of clinical pulmonology: Interventional radiology
Fitness for general anesthesia
Fitness to fly
Guidelines for driving and drowsiness
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Non-invasive ventilation
The upper respiratory tract — Allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis with/without nasal polyps
Sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
Lung cancer
Rare lung tumors and metastatic disease to the lungs
Mediastinal tumors
Bacterial lung infection
Tuberculosis
Respiratory fungal infection