Books in the Lung Biology in Health and Disease series

This book provides a current and integrated approach to the subject of genetic determinants of pulmonary disease with emphasis on physiologic derangements and genetic mechanisms. It describes the epidemiologic-genetic approach to chronic pulmonary disease.

This book discriminates and emphasizes approaches that are likely to be productive in terms of understanding the causation and mechanisms of occupational lung diseases. It benefits research academicians in the field of lung diseases, and government and public health authorities.

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.

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.

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.