Main description:

The 19 sections of this second edition of the ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine cover the whole spectrum of paediatric respiratory medicine, from anatomy and development to disease, rehabilitation and treatment. The editors have brought together leading clinicians to produce a thorough and easy-to-read reference tool. The Handbook is structured to accompany the paediatric HERMES syllabus, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this field and an ideal educational training guide.

Contents:

1. Structure and function of the respiratory system
2. Respiratory symptoms and signs
3. Pulmonary function and diagnostic testing
4. Airway endoscopy
5. Imaging
6. Respiratory infections
7. Asthma and wheezing disorders
8. Allergic disorders
9. Cystic fibrosis
10. Congenital malformations
11. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
12. Effects of systemic and extrapulmonary conditions on the respiratory system
13. Aerodigestive disorders
14. Rare diseases
15. Sleep medicine and breathing control disorders
16. Long-term management in chronic respiratory disorders
17. Inhalation therapy
18. Technology-dependent children
19. Epidemiology and environment