Clinical Respiratory Medicine

This comprehensive clinical textbook covers all aspects of respiratory medicine. The editors take a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with the full range of pulmonary problems making this your ideal source for reference in clinical practice. For the first time, the book includes a bonus CD-ROM with a wealth of video clips to highlight important areas of the specialty. This is an essential tool for all physicians who manage patients with respiratory disease.

Reviews
The previous edition of this textbook won first prize in respiratory medicine at the BMA book competition in 2005

"A great resource that is timely, authoritative, clear, and approachable. A real value." — Respiratory Care, review of previous edition

Key Features

Covers all clinical areas needed for diagnosing, managing and treating patients with pulmonary disease.
Provides consistent, concise coverage of essential information using templated clinical chapters.
Includes critical information relevant to everyday practice to reflect the way respiratorymedicine is practiced today.
Contains all the “need-to-know” facts for a complete, thorough consultation.
Summarizes critical information for “at-a-glance” guidance using diagnostic algorithms.

New to this Edition

Contains new chapters on PET Imaging, Implications of genetic research, oxygen therapy, and rehabilitation.
Includes bonus CD-ROM with all the images from the book downloadable in PowerPoint plus useful video clips.

Related Titles

Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, 2nd Edition
Clinical Asthma : Expert Consult
Physiology and Medicine of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Author Information
By Richard K. Albert, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado, Chief, Medical Service, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA; Stephen G. Spiro, BSc, MD, FRCP, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Consultant Physician Genral and Thoracic Medicine, Univesity College London Hospitals NHS Trust, The Middlesex Hospital, London, UK; and James R. Jett, MD, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Consultant in Pulmonary Medicine and Medical, Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN