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Interstitial Pulmonary and Bronchiolar Disorders

This third edition takes a new approach to reflect the close integration of technology with its application. It presents the general considerations that apply to aerosol inhalation, focus on disease and therapeutic agent and the applications for disease targets and drug products.

This up-to-the-minute and comprehensive resource lucidly covers gene therapy for lung diseases from existing technologies delivering foreign DNA to the lungs via the airways or circulation to promising new approaches for the further development of safe and efficient gene delivery systems.

Key features: LANDMARK TEXT - covers the latest breakthroughs in diagnosis and emerging treatments that enable you to improve the lives of your patients A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE - to all the available information on respiratory infections and the techniques used to detect the pathogens involved in asthma A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE - encompassing a range of specialties, this source is a valuable tool for pulmonologists, allergists, clinical immunologists, and infectious disease specialists EXPERTLY MANAGE COMPLICATIONS - with authoritative guidance from 15 seasoned international experts in the areas of pulmonology, microbiology, immunology, allergy, and pediatrics

Why the "Second Edition" is the must-have guide for all pulmonologists and particle research scientists: STAY INFORMED - nine brand new chapters cover recent developments and research, with several chapters focusing solely on the fast-developing area of man-made and naturally occurring nano-sized particles GAIN FULL UNDERSTANDING OF ALL ASSOCIATED DISCIPLINES - including topics and concerns in pulmonology and respiratory medicine, toxicology, and environmental research KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT as a disease progresses, from a distinguished team of over 40 experts who detail all stages of particle-lung interactions, from inhalation of particles to clearance from the organism LEARN MORE ABOUT FREQUENTLY NEGLECTED TOPICS - such as the beneficial developments and uses of inhaled man-made particles and reduced side-effects of alternate therapies

Cystic Fibrosis

Every second a new person is exposed to tuberculosis (TB). Each untreated TB-infected person will infect 10-15 people every year. Following the success of its predecessor, this new edition of Tuberculosis: The Essentials scrutinizes the new discoveries and observations of the key aspects of the disease. Recognized world experts provide a concise, state-of-the-art review of the 15 essential elements of TBsupply an international, current view of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment methodsdiscuss the emerging threat of XDR-TB and the HIV/AIDS factorassess advances in TB research such as new drugs and vaccinesreflect on the progress of the "Stop TB" strategy.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Addressing the dramatic number of children diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in recent years, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia provides pulmonologists, critical care specialists, and pediatricians with up-to-date diagnostic and treatment techniques and therapies to effectively manage all BPD cases

Pleural Disease

Infants and children spend one- to two-thirds of their life asleep. Despite this, very little attention has been paid to understanding both normal sleep and sleep-related abnormalities during child development. This volume is devoted to breathing during sleep, its changes with development (from the fetus onwards), and the pathophysiology of sleep-related breathing disorders.

Focuses on the aerosol treatment of lung diseases, improvements in the understanding of proper dosage, and major innovations in device technology applied to clinical practice. This book outlines the history of inhaled medications in the treatment of respiratory disease. It is for pulmonologists; physiologists; immunologists; and others.

Interventional Pulmonary Medicine

Respiratory Infections

Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Airway Disease

Every second a new person is exposed to tuberculosis (TB). Each untreated TB-infected person will infect 10-15 people every year. Following the success of its predecessor, this new edition of Tuberculosis: The Essentials scrutinizes the new discoveries and observations of the key aspects of the disease. Recognized world experts provide a concise, state-of-the-art review of the 15 essential elements of TBsupply an international, current view of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment methodsdiscuss the emerging threat of XDR-TB and the HIV/AIDS factorassess advances in TB research such as new drugs and vaccinesreflect on the progress of the "Stop TB" strategy.

Sleep Apnea

Reflects the explosion of information and technological breakthroughs that have facilitated investigations into the development of the lung - including recombinant DNA technology, molecular genetics, transgenics, and advances in lung cell and molecular biology. This book provides over 170 tables, drawings, and X-rays to help clarify discussions.

Air Pollutants and the Respiratory Tract

Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

This book covers several aspects of inhalation toxicology ranging from inhalation drug abuse to battlefield chemical inhalation lung injury, and emphasizes pathophysiology and therapy.

A volume which brings together the basic and clinical insights on the cellular and mediator mechanisms involved in the induction and persistence of airway dysfunction of asthma by over 90 experts in the field - paving the way for developing novel and effective anti inflammatory therapeutic agents and strategies.

The only available text to focus primarily on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Thoroughly revised content and ten new chapters provide pulmonologists with the latest developments and applications of pharmacological and mechanical therapies needed to treat the debilitating and difficult condition of ARDS.

Presents reviews on the basic and clinical features of pulmonary diseases in HIV-infected individuals, informing critical decision making. This title surveys knowledge on the epidemiology of HIV infection. It examines HIV's effects on lung cells in addition to immune functions within the lung.

Focusing on the various major cytokine families, this book provides coverage of cytokine regulatory processes in the lung and other tissues and descriptions of cytokine functions specific to the lung. It offers information on amino acid structure and gene regulatory sequences, and examines the receptor biology of individual cytokines.

Analyzes the role of peptides in promoting or suppressing inflammation. This work examines the therapeutic potential of key peptides, analogs, agonists, and antagonists that influence cell injury and repair.

Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

Collects all available knowledge on the subject, featuring data on the national emphysema treatment trial. It explores the epidemiology of emphysema, the management of complications and surgical controversies in lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema (LVRS).