Spiro, Stephen G. <br/><br/>
Clinical respiratory medicine/ 
Spiro, Stephen G. ; Silvestri, Gerard A. ; Agustí, Alvar. 
 - 4th edition 
 - xxi, 977 pages :  illustrations (chiefly colored) ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/> Hardcover. ; Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Macro and micro structure of the lung -- Basic aspects of cellular and molecular biology -- Respiratory mechanics -- Pulmonary circulation -- Gas exchange -- Control of ventilation and respiratory muscles -- Imaging techniques -- Positron emission tomography imaging -- Pulmonary function testing -- Exercise testing -- Bronchoscopy -- Endobronchial and endoesophageal ultrasound techniques -- Percutaneous biopsy procedures : techniques and indications -- Echocardiography in respiratory medicine -- Bronchodilators -- Antiinflammatory drugs -- Drug-induced and Iatrogenic respiratory diseases -- Cough -- Dyspnea -- Hemoptysis -- Chest Pain -- Pulmonary host defenses -- Approach to the diagnosis of pulmonary infection -- Community-acquired pneumonia -- Viral pneumonia -- Nonbacterial infectious pneumonia -- Nosocomial respiratory infections -- Pneumonia in the non-HIV-infected immunocompromised patient -- Pulmonary infections in patients with human immunodeficiency virus disease -- Noninfectious conditions in patients with Human immunodeficiency virus infection -- Tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections -- Invasive mechanical ventilation -- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation -- Airway management in the intensive care unit ...  
<br/><br/> Provides practical guidance to help you more effectively diagnose and manage the range of pulmonary disorders, including those seen in patient populations.  
<br/><br/> Respiratory Therapy 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>978-1-4557-0792-8 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Lung diseases.<br/>Respiratory organs--Diseases.<br/>Respiratory tract diseases.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC 731 S48 2012