Respiratory Diseases

A practical text designed to help health-care professionals use simple pictures to explain respiratory diseases, tests involved in diagnosis, and treatments to patients. It aims to promote a better understanding and relieve anxiety among patients.

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Lung and airway diseases are extremely common, and are a frequent cause of referral and admission to hospital. Many tests are now available for investigating lung diseases, some of which can be performed in general practice but most of which need to be carried out in hospital. This practical text is designed to help healthcare professionals use simple pictures to explain respiratory diseases, tests involved in diagnosis, and treatments to patients. It aims to promote a better understanding and relieve anxiety among sufferers.