Disorders of the Respiratory Tract for PDA
Common Challenges in Primary Care
Seiten
2007
Humana Press Inc. (Hersteller)
978-1-58829-919-2 (ISBN)
Humana Press Inc. (Hersteller)
978-1-58829-919-2 (ISBN)
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Reviews the disorders of the respiratory tract, both upper and lower, that are present in the primary care setting. This book covers the basic epidemiology, pertinent anatomy and physiology, and differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and treatment aspects of the various respiratory disorders including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, and others.
This case-based book reviews the disorders of the respiratory tract, both upper and lower, that are routinely present in the primary care setting. The basic epidemiology, pertinent anatomy and physiology, and differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and treatment aspects of the full range of respiratory disorders are covered, including those such as allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, pediatric and adult asthma, COPD, and a host of others. An array of non-airway disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and GERD, that present with respiratory symptoms are also discussed. The author provides a concise, up-to-date overview of these issues, and also provides helpful suggestions on - when to refer to a specialist.
This case-based book reviews the disorders of the respiratory tract, both upper and lower, that are routinely present in the primary care setting. The basic epidemiology, pertinent anatomy and physiology, and differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and treatment aspects of the full range of respiratory disorders are covered, including those such as allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, pediatric and adult asthma, COPD, and a host of others. An array of non-airway disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and GERD, that present with respiratory symptoms are also discussed. The author provides a concise, up-to-date overview of these issues, and also provides helpful suggestions on - when to refer to a specialist.
Section I. The Basics. Approach to Patient with a Respiratory Disorder. Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Tract. Pulmonary Function Testing. Section II. Disorders of the Upper Airway. Allergic Rhinitis. Non-Allergic Rhinitis. Sinusitis. Pharyngitis. Laryngitis and Hoarseness. Section III. Disorders of the Lower Airway. Croup. Pediatric Asthma. Adult Asthma. Exercise Induced Bronchospasm. Acute Cough. Chronic Cough. Chronic Obstructive Pumonary Disease (COPD). Lung Cancer. Sarcoidosis. Pneumonia. Bronchiolitis. Section IV. Non-Airway Disorders Which Present with Respiratory Symptoms. Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Obesity. Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Pulmonary Embolism. Hemoptysis. Gastroesophageal Relfux (GERD).
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.12.2007 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Current Clinical Practice |
| Verlagsort | Totowa, NJ |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen |
| ISBN-10 | 1-58829-919-8 / 1588299198 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-58829-919-2 / 9781588299192 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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