<div><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">You'll turn here often for the latest AAP findings and recommenations; assessment and testing how-tos; proven therapeutic strategies; procedures, and techniques; home care and monitoring considerations; and much more.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">Powerful problem-solving features in each information-rich chapter include illustrative case reports, key point summaries; and definitions of pulmonary-specific terms.</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><b>Nearly 300 finely detailed images complement the text.</b></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">Content highlights:</p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Foundation knowledge and know-how</b> - anatomy and physiology; physical examination; pulmonary testing; imaging; bronchoscopy<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Allergic conditions</b> - acute bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; asthma<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Anatomical disorders</b> - congenital anomalies; chest wall and spinal deformities<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Upper airway infections</b> - croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Lower airway infections</b> - bronchiectasis; bronchiolitis; community-acquired pneumonia; complications of pneumonia; tuberculosis<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Noninfectious pulmonary disorders</b> - interstitial lung disease; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; pleural effusion; pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum; pulmonary hemorrhage; aspiration<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Miscellaneous pulmonologic issues</b> - lung transplantation; pulmonary disorders associated with obesity; functional respiratory disorders; sleep disorders<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Genetic disorders</b> - cystic fibrosis; primary ciliary dyskinesia<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Lung disease associated with systemic disorders</b> - pulmonary complications of cardiac disease; endocrine disorders; GI disorders; sickle cell disease; immunodeficiency disorders; neuromuscular disorders; cancer<br><br></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt">- <b>Treating and managing pulmonary disease</b> - airway clearance techniques; medication delivery; bronchodilators; antibiotics and corticosteroids; oxygen therapy; preventing and treating tobacco dependence; home monitoring; home ventilation</p></div>