Non-neoplastic Advanced Lung Disease (lung Biology In Health And Disease)

This reference examines the pathology and resulting physiology of a variety of advanced pulmonary and pulmonary vascular processes. It focuses on medical and surgical management strategies for the diseases addressed as well as a holistic approach to the care of patients in such situations. Diseases of chronic airflow obstruction (CAO) can be separated into two major categories: (1) emphysema, a destructive process of lung parenchyma, and (2) diseases of large and small airways.