Pulmonary Pathophysiology

Offers an overview of the diseased states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. This title includes information on asthma therapies, radiographs and micrographs, extended sections on infections and cancer, explanations for review questions, and a summary appendix of equations with sample calculations.

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This companion monograph to West's Respiratory Physiology covers normal respiratory function and focuses on the function of the diseased lung. Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials offers a concise overview of the diseased states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. The Eighth Edition is updated to include new information on asthma therapies, new radiographs and micrographs, extended sections on infections and cancer, more thorough explanations for review questions, and a new summary appendix of equations with sample calculations.