Pulmonary Pathophysiology The Essentials 7th Ed John B West by John B West 9780781740623, 9780781764148, 0781740622, 0781764149 instant download after payment.

A companion monograph to the author's Respiratory Physiology, which examines normal respiratory function, this text focuses on the function of the diseased lung. The text offers an overview of the most essential information regarding disease states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. A question and answer section is included. This seventh edition offers more coverage of lung cancer and infectious diseases affecting the lungs, and has more tables to aid in rapid review. All questions now conform to current USMLE format, and answers include rationales for all answer choices. -- From publisher.  Read more... Ventilation -- Gas exchange -- Other tests -- Obstructive diseases -- Restrictive diseases -- Vascular diseases -- Environmental and other diseases -- Respiratory failure -- Oxygen therapy -- Mechanical ventilation