Pulmonology

This book provides a comprehensive overview of pulmonary hypertension within the European Respiratory Monograph series. It communicates information about the most advanced techniques and systems required for investigation, providing factual and useful scientific detail on the diagnosis and management of individual patients.

A comprehensive manual detailing the symbols, abbreviations, equations, and procedures used in pulmonary function testing, lung volume measurement, and ventilation mechanics.

A comprehensive annual review providing a summary and analysis of the most important literature and developments in Pulmonary Disease from the previous year.

A concise prescribing guide intended for medical and health-care professionals specializing in Pulmonary Medicine, providing supplementary information on dosages and diagnoses, and emphasizing the importance of independent verification of drug information.

A manual derived from the work of the European Multicentre Bronchiectasis Audit and Research Collaboration (EMBARC). This resource is designed to stimulate clinical and scientific advances in the field of bronchiectasis and represents the collaborative efforts of clinicians in more than 30 countries.

This systematic review examines the respiratory manifestations of dengue fever, which are often overlooked compared to hematological and cardiovascular sequelae. Based on a literature search, common complications range from mild pleural effusion (5.1% of patients) to severe conditions like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (1.7%). The review highlights that involvement of the respiratory system indicates severe disease and requires early detection and careful management.

This book reviews the current knowledge about the pathophysiology of severe pulmonary emphysema and also the current innovative interventional and minimally invasive therapeutic concepts for the management of these advanced stages of emphysema, based on the best scientific evidence. This guide provides, to multidisciplinary pulmonary boards of experts in advanced lung diseases, current criteria for the choice of precision therapeutic options and is a valuable resource for clinicians dealing with critically ill patients with COPD.

This document updates evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on four key questions for the diagnosis and management of adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The multidisciplinary panel integrated systematic reviews of comparative evidence with other relevant research and clinical experience, applying GRADE methodology to produce recommendations.

Clinical guideline providing evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia and related lower respiratory tract infections in adult patients, aimed at informing professionals and practitioners.

A multidisciplinary guide focusing on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of various breathing disorders, incorporating perspectives from osteopathic practice, respiratory physiotherapy, and psychology.

A resource designed for medical review, featuring multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations covering critical concepts in pulmonary physiology and pathology, focusing on respiratory disorders such as bronchiectasis, asthma, ARDS, and atelectasis.

Taking a practical approach to clinical medicine, this series of smaller reference books is designed for the trainee physician, primary care physician, nurse practitioner and other general medical professionals to understand each topic covered. The coverage is comprehensive but concise and is designed to act as a primary reference tool for subjects across the field of medicine.