Respiratory Medicine

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.

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