Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Pulmonary Medicine

The most convenient source of answers on all pulmonary conditions
Practical, current information for day-to-day diagnosis and treatment of all conditions affecting breathing
The choice of pulmonologists, residents, students, emergency clinicians, and general and family medicine practitioners alike
Authoritative, easy-to-find, practical help with evaluation, treatment, and management of all common pulmonary diseases and conditions
Easy-to-use and comprehensive, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Pulmonary Medicine offers quick access to workup tools for definitive diagnosis and treatment for all common pulmonary diseases and disorders. This conveniently organized guide is the best quick reference for physicians who treat pulmonary problems. CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Pulmonary Medicine features:
Forty-two chapters of practical help with pulmonary medicine
Easy-access organization by procedure, anatomical structure, and disease
Concise yet complete coverage of evaluation, history-taking, and examination
Diagnosis and treatment help with all commonly encountered pulmonary diseases, including asthma; viral, bacterial, and mycobacterial infections; interstitial, vascular, and ventilatory control disorders; cystic fibrosis; neoplasms; diseases of the mediastinum; and pulmonary hypertension
“Essentials of Diagnosis” for every disease
Easy-access information on diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests
Abundant diagnostic and treatment algorithms
Detailed advice on acute and chronic respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation
In-depth coverage of occupational and environmental lung diseases, including practical diagnostic and treatment plans
Expert advice on common conditions such as sleep apnea and non-pulmonary diseases that affect breathing
250 helpful photos and illustrations
Concise, current, and comprehensive review of pulmonary practice
Helpful references to important new sources