Pulmonary Pathophysiology (LANGE Physiology Series)
PULMONARY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, Second EditionJuzar Ali, MDWarren R. Summer, MDMichael G. Levitzky, PhDThis handy guide provides the student or clinician with an understanding of disorders of lung structure and function as they pertain to the clinical setting. It's practical, symptom-based approach links together patients' presenting signs and underlying disease mechanisms for the full spectrum of respiratory problems.Learning objectives, study questions, clinical examples, and abundant algorithms highlight each chapter. The presentation takes you from recognition of symptoms, to an understanding the pathophysiologic process at work, to treatment.Features:Teaches major concepts using a system/problem-based approachClinical examples help bridge basic science with the practice of clinical medicineClear, high-quality illustrations enhance coverage and foster comprehensionLearning Objectives and Study Questions reinforce understanding of even the most difficult conceptsKey Concepts, with locators in the text, help to quickly review chapter highlightsHandy algorithms aid differential diagnosis and managementIncludes special coverage of pediatric and geriatric pulmonary pathology, lung transplantation pathophysiology, molecular microbiology, immunology of disease states, and much moreAlso of interest from McGraw-Hill:Levitzky:  Pulmonary Physiology, 6/e Fishman et al.Fishman&#8217;s Manual of Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders, 3/eVisit: accessmedbooks.com The best source for medical education & reference