Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes covers everything from the basics of anatomy and physiology, through to the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and management of a full range of respiratory diseases, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of all the essentials of respiratory medicine. Key features of this new, full-colour edition include: Updated and expanded material on chest X-rays and radiology Self-assessment exercises for each chapter A range of clinical images and scans showing the key features of each disease Fully supported by a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/respiratory featuring figures, key points, web links, and interactive self-assessment questions Ideal for learning the basics of the respiratory system, starting a placement, or as a quick-reference revision guide, Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes is an invaluable resource for medical students, respiratory nurses and junior doctors.
Preface Part 1 Structure and Function 1 Anatomy and physiology of the lungs Part 2 History Taking, Examination and Investigations 2 History Taking and Examination 3 Pulmonary function tests 4 Radiology of the Chest Part 3 Respiratory Diseases 5 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Influenza 6 Pneumonia 7 Tuberculosis 8 Bronchiectasis and Lung Abscess 9 Cystic Fibrosis 10 Asthma 11 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12 Carcinoma of the Lung 13 Interstitial Lung Disease 14 Occupational Lung Disease 15 Pulmonary Vascular Disease 16 Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion 17 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 18 Ventilatory Failure and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders 19 Lung Transplantation Part 4 Self-assessment Multiple choice questions and Answers to multiple choice questions
