Surgery for Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Chest: a Clinical Update
Surgery for Non-Neoplastic Disorders of the Chest: a Clinical Update

Author: G.M. Verleden

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2004-09-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 190409791X

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Diseases of the chest are numerous and a multidisciplinary approach by the chest physician and thoracic surgeon is often required, not only in the management of chest malignancies, but also in the treatment of non-neoplastic disorders of the chest. Furthermore, many advances and improvements are put forward in the overall management of patients with advanced lung disease; besides lung transplantation, volume reduction surgery is reported as an alternative surgical option for emphysema patients which may delay, or even preclude the need for transplant. Management of suppurative lung and pleural.

Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Exercise-Related Asthma, Respiratory and Allergic Disorders in Sports
Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Exercise-Related Asthma, Respiratory and Allergic Disorders in Sports

Author: K-H. Carlsen

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1904097871

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Asthma and allergy represent increasing problems for the actively competing athlete. The prevalence of exercise-induced asthma (EIA) has increased over the last two decades, especially amongst elite endurance athletes; it has been reported that high-level endurance training in particular may increase bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) and cause inflammation in the airways. Intensive endurance training and competition, together with environmental influences, are thought to be causative factors. For winter sports, inhaled cold air represents such an environmental factor; moreover, exposure of c.

Lung Transplantation
Lung Transplantation

Author: A.J. Fisher

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1904097960

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Lung transplantation is a treatment option for selected patients who are not responding to maximal medical therapy, or for whom no effective medical therapy exists. This Monograph provides a comprehensive guide to the recent advances in lung transplantation, and includes coverage of donor selection, immunosuppression, infectious and noninfectious complications, and management of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease emerging after lung transplantation.

Respiratory Diseases in the Elderly
Respiratory Diseases in the Elderly

Author: V. Bellia

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2009-03-01

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1904097774

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The world population is rapidly ageing. As a consequence, the portion of the elderly burdened with polipathology and disability will grow, while economic resources to support it will shrink, due to the contraction of the working force. This will require a long-term preventive political strategy but there are also selected healthcare interventions that can be easily implemented to decrease the negative impact of this demographic trend on the well being of our societies. Examples are strategies that slow functional decline and preserve personal capabilities in geriatric populations. Instrumental.

Paediatric Lung Function
Paediatric Lung Function

Author: U. Frey

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1904097987

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This Monograph offers a comprehensive review of the lung function techniques available in paediatric pulmonology. This field is still developing rapidly and equipment and software can tell us more than ever about respiratory physiology in health and disease in children with various lung disorders. Experts from around the globe provide a review of the techniques used, with a special focus on clinical applications and their usefulness in diagnosing and treating children with chronic lung disease.

Respiratory Diseases in Infants and Children
Respiratory Diseases in Infants and Children

Author: U. Frey

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2006-09-01

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1904097839

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Respiratory disorders in infants and children are challenging problems for every clinician involved in the management of these patients. This book summarises recent advances in the management of children. The scholarly contributions of the distinguished contributors represent a careful and comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge in pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.

Noninvasive Ventilation
Noninvasive Ventilation

Author: J-F. Muir

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2008-11-01

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1904097790

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The view on treatment of patients with severe respiratory disorders in general, and of patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in particular, has changed during the past decades. The former, often nihilistic, approach has changed into an attitude towards more active engagement in, and treatment of, severely ill patients. In this context, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has been brought into focus as a valuable alternative treatment, both in acute respiratory failure and chronic respiratory diseases. The growing interest in NIV has been reflected in the European Respiratory Mon.

Pathology of the Lung
Pathology of the Lung

Author: W. Timens

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1904097812

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Pathological examination forms a key element in the final diagnosis of a variety of malignant and non-malignant respiratory disorders, and directs treatment. Research has contributed to important advances in the pathological diagnosis of these respiratory disorders. This book is a complete overview of diagnostic procedures and pathological examination data, which helps support the clinician in the decision-making process. This Monograph covers the pathology of neoplastic diseases, infections, obstructive and interstitial lung diseases, and pulmonary manifestations of systemic diseases, with al.

Lung Function Testing
Lung Function Testing

Author: R. Gosselink

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2005-04-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1904097898

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Although diagnosis always begins with a careful history and physical examination and a physician is obligated to consider more than the diseased organ, testing of lung function has become standard practice to confirm the diagnosis, evaluate the severity of respiratory impairment, assess the therapy response and follow-up patients with various cardio-respiratory disorders. Ventilation, diffusion, blood flow and control of breathing are the major components of respiration and one or more of these functional components can be affected by any disorder. Frequently, no single pulmonary function test.

Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation

Author: S. Nardini

Publisher: European Respiratory Society

Published: 2008-12-01

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1904097782

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Smoking has been practised for more than 7,000 years and is today the most common form of drug abuse worldwide. The use of tobacco seems to have started in South America and was brought to Europe in the 16th century and was, after that, spread out into most major societies within the next 100 years. Today, there are more than one billion smokers worldwide. There is no doubt that smoking poses the greatest single individual risk factor for premature death. It is alarming to note that, among the five highest risk factors for premature death in 2020, four are closely related to tobacco smoking. I.