Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care
A concise review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management of common respiratory conditions seen in a primary care setting. Using an illuminating case-based approach, Dr. Mintz assesses the key clinical questions that a primary care physician would ask and applies the most up-to-date research and guidelines to offer the practitioner evidence-based solutions. The author covers the range of knowledge needed to provide excellent care for patients with respiratory disease, from the basics of pulmonary function testing to understanding and caring for common respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and pneumonia. For each disorder, Dr. Mintz explains the key points regarding the epidemiology of the disease, its pathophysiology, the differential diagnosis and diagnosis, and its recommended treatment. A special PDA version of Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care is also available.
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Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care
A concise review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management of common respiratory conditions seen in a primary care setting. Using an illuminating case-based approach, Dr. Mintz assesses the key clinical questions that a primary care physician would ask and applies the most up-to-date research and guidelines to offer the practitioner evidence-based solutions. The author covers the range of knowledge needed to provide excellent care for patients with respiratory disease, from the basics of pulmonary function testing to understanding and caring for common respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and pneumonia. For each disorder, Dr. Mintz explains the key points regarding the epidemiology of the disease, its pathophysiology, the differential diagnosis and diagnosis, and its recommended treatment. A special PDA version of Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care is also available.
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Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care

Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care

by Matthew L. Mintz
Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care

Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care

by Matthew L. Mintz

Hardcover(2006)

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A concise review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management of common respiratory conditions seen in a primary care setting. Using an illuminating case-based approach, Dr. Mintz assesses the key clinical questions that a primary care physician would ask and applies the most up-to-date research and guidelines to offer the practitioner evidence-based solutions. The author covers the range of knowledge needed to provide excellent care for patients with respiratory disease, from the basics of pulmonary function testing to understanding and caring for common respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and pneumonia. For each disorder, Dr. Mintz explains the key points regarding the epidemiology of the disease, its pathophysiology, the differential diagnosis and diagnosis, and its recommended treatment. A special PDA version of Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care is also available.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781588295569
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date: 04/20/2006
Series: Current Clinical Practice
Edition description: 2006
Pages: 343
Product dimensions: 7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

The Basics.- Approach to the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder.- Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Tract.- Pulmonary Function Testing.- Disorders of the Upper Airway.- Allergic Rhinitis.- Non-Allergic Rhinitis.- Sinusitis.- Pharyngitis.- Laryngitis and Hoarseness.- Disorders of the Lower Airway.- Croup.- Pediatric Asthma.- Adult Asthma.- Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm.- Acute Cough.- Chronic Cough.- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.- Lung Cancer.- Sarcoidosis.- Pneumonia.- Bronchiolitis.- Non-Airway Disorders That Present With Respiratory Symptoms.- Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Obesity.- Vocal Cord Dysfunction.- Pulmonary Embolism.- Hemoptysis.- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Cough, and Asthma.
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