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This fully revised and well-documented new edition of the fields standard reference integrates the latest information on the scientific basis of respiratory medicine with its current practice. The book details the scientific principles of respiratory medicine and its foundation in basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and immunology to provide a rationale and scientific approach to the more specialized clinical material covered in subsequent sections. Presents new chapters on Lung Development (Chapter 2) and Ethics and Withdrawal of Support (Chapter 95). Offers most up-to-date coverage of the latest developments; including inflammation, Macrophages, Pulmonary Immunology, Inflammation, Injury Repair, and Surfactant. Documents the scientific principles on which the practice of respiratory medicine is based. Reflects the advances in understanding of the anatomic basis of pulmonary physiology in normal persons and the abnormalities of structure and function that accompany disease. Details the diagnostic techniques and therapeutic methods that are changing the approach to and care of patients with respiratory disease. Describes the problems of environmental and occupational diseases. Emphasizes prevention and control, and describes and documents effective strategies for individuals and the community. Presents new chapters on Lung Development (Chapter 2) and Ethics and Withdrawal of Support (Chapter 95). Offers most up-to-date coverage of the latest developments; including inflammation, Macrophages, Pulmonary Immunology, Inflammation, Injury Repair, and Surfactant. Documents the scientific principles on which the practice of respiratory medicine is based. Reflects the advances in understanding of the anatomic basis of pulmonary physiology in normal persons and the abnormalities of structure and function that accompany disease. Details the diagnostic techniques and therapeutic methods that are changing the approach to and care of patients with respiratory dis