Case Based Reviews in Pediatric Pulmonology

DescriptionCase Based Reviews in Pediatric Pulmonology is a comprehensive collection of reviews covering all aspects of paediatric pulmonology, from disorders of the upper respiratory tract to pulmonary diseases in the paediatric intensive care unit.The book is divided into 46 chapters across nine sections, beginning with disorders of the upper respiratory tract, and congenital disorders of the reparatory tract such as larnygomalacia and diaphragmatic hernia. Further sections cover wheezing disorders, respiratory tract infections, suppurative and interstitial lung diseases and pleural diseases. The final two sections focus on paediatric pulmonary diseases requiring intensive care, and miscellaneous respiratory disorders.Each chapter in Case Based Reviews in Pediatric Pulmonology begins with a case scenario and provides guidance on the assessment and appropriate treatment of the relevant disorder, followed by a key points summary.Key FeaturesComprehensive coverage of all aspects of pediatric pulmonology in a crisp question and answer format.The book focuses on the assessment and treatment of pulmonary disorders commonly encountered in clinical practice.The book has been divided into various sections covering disorders of upper respiratory tract, congenital disorders of respiratory tract, wheezing disorders in children, respiratory tract infections, interstitial lung diseases, pleural diseases, and miscellaneous respiratory disorders.Each section has various chapters that begin with a case and take the how-to-do-it right approach for managing the patient.Each chapter is supported by key points that summarize the discussion.Written by experts with extensive research and clinical experience.Target AudiencePediatricians, pulmonologists, physicians, and postgraduate students involved in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases.Table of ContentsSection 1: Disorders of upper respiratory tractCommon coldAllergic rhinitisSinusitisAcute tonsillopharyngitisRetropharyngeal abscessAdenoidal hypertrophyObstructive sleep apneaCroupAcute epiglottitisOtitis mediaSection 2: Congenital disorders of respiratory tractLaryngomalacia, TracheomalaciaCongenital thoracic malformationCongenital diaphragmatic herniaSection 3: Wheezing disorders in childrenWheezing in preschool childrenBronchiolitisBronchial asthmaAllergy bronchopulmonary aspergillosisGastro-esophageal refluxSection 4: Respiratory tract infectionsInfluenza infectionDiphtheriaPertussisCommunity acquired pneumoniaAtypical pneumoniaFungal pneumoniaPneumocystis jirovecii pneumoniaRecurrent and persistent pneumoniaIntra-thoracic tuberculosisSection 5: Suppurative lung diseasesPrimary ciliary dyskinesiaCystic fibrosisNon-CF bronchiectasisLung abscessSection 6: Childhood Interstitial lung diseasesPulmonary hemorrhageCow-milk protein allergyHypersensitivity pneumonitisEosinophilic lung diseasePulmonary alveolar proteinosisInterstitial lung diseaseSection 7: Pleural diseasesPneumothoraxPleural effusion including empyemaSection 8: Pulmonary diseases in pediatric intensive care unitPulmonary edemaAcute respiratory distress syndromeNosocomial pneumoniaSection 9: Miscellaneous respiratory disordersForeign body aspirationHydrocarbon aspirationTumor in lung and chest wallPulmonary hypertension and cor-pulmonale.single-product .tab-content { -webkit-touch-callout: none; -webkit-user-select: none; -khtml-user-select: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; }