Respiratory Medicine [Paperback]

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 ix

About the Companion Website xi

Part 1 Structure and function 1

1 Anatomy and physiology of the lungs 3

Part 2 History taking, examination and investigations 17

2 History taking and examination 19

3 Pulmonary function tests 32

4 Radiology of the chest 48

Part 3 Respiratory diseases 59

5 Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza 61

6 Pneumonia 69

7 Tuberculosis 86

8 Bronchiectasis and lung abscess 97

9 Cystic fibrosis 107

10 Asthma 120

11 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 139

12 Carcinoma of the lung 156