Oxford Handbook Of Respiratory Medicine

The Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Medicine provides a fast, reliable look-up reference on all chest diseases. The second edition of this comprehensive handbook has been revised throughout, with additional material on avian flu and respiratory medicine in pregnancy, and updated references to the latest British Thoracic Society guidelines. The handbook's opening chapters aid diagnosis by addressing the main respiratory symptoms encountered by clinicians. Subsequent chapters discuss each respiratory disease in more depth, with practical tips for the outpatient clinic or ward setting. The handbook also includes a section on practical skills and procedures, providing essential technical and reference information. Useful pages on lung and bronchial anatomy, CT scans, lung function and blood-gas nomograms, and a list of useful websites are included for easy reference. Like all the Oxford Handbooks, it combines authority, relevance, and reliability. It is a must-have guide for all clinicians dealing with respiratory medicine.