Pulmonary Manifestations of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Pulmonary Manifestations of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Author: Seyed Alireza Mahdaviani
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2018-12-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030008800

This book provides a broad overview of the respiratory manifestations associated with Primary Immune deficiencies (PID) congenital genetic defects such as infections, chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, lymphoproliferation, allergic manifestations and rare forms of cancer. Since the most common site of involvement in PID is the lung, the pulmonologists (pediatrics or adult), Internists and General Practitioners may be among the first to recognize the pattern of pulmonary disorders, leading to diagnosis of PID. Pulmonary complications present a significant cause of morbidity and also mortality among patients suffering from different forms of PID. With the prevalence of lung infections and disease so high in PID patients, respiratory professionals will find this book to be an essential resource for diagnosing, managing and referring PID related pulmonary disorders in clinical practice.

Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children

Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children
Author: Lourdes R. Laraya-Cuasay
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000012603

First Published in 1988, Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children identifies, describes and offers insight into how to treat the vast array of lung diseases found in infants, children, and teenagers. Filled with clear and useful references, this book works best as a guide for Pediatricians and those with a keen interest in Medicine.

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Author: Nima Rezaei
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2016-11-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3662529092

The number of diagnosed cases of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) – a group of inborn disorders of the immune system – is growing rapidly, but misdiagnosis or late diagnosis still occurs in a significant number of patients, with serious consequences. This is the second edition of a practical reference textbook on PIDs that has been widely welcomed by scientists and clinicians from around the world. The new edition has been extensively revised to reflect advances in knowledge and includes various PIDs not previously covered. For each disease, information is provided on definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. This book will represent an ideal resource for specialists when engaging in diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning. It will also prove invaluable for doctors in training and other physicians and nurses who wish to learn more about PIDs.

Clinical Focus Series

Clinical Focus Series
Author: Om P Sharma
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2011-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9350252686

This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), providing scientific and clinical information. Beginning with the history of interstitial lung diseases, the following chapters examine both common ILDs, for example, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, non-specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP) and sarcoidosis; and uncommon ILDs, such as lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), drug-induced lung disease, alveolar proteinosis and eosinophilic lung disease. Each disease description collates key research examining physiological, pathophysiological, immunological, genetic and molecular advances of interstitial lung disease. Numerous tables, simple algorithms, chest x-rays, CT features and histological pictures enhance learning.

Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children

Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children
Author: Lourdes R. Laraya-Cuasay
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000012565

First Published in 1988, Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children identifies, describes and offers insight into how to treat the vast array of lung diseases found in infants, children, and teenagers. Filled with clear and useful references, this book works best as a guide for Pediatricians and those with a keen interest in Medicine.

Diffuse Cystic Lung Diseases

Diffuse Cystic Lung Diseases
Author: Nishant Gupta
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2021-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030633659

This book is a comprehensive reference on diffuse cystic lung diseases (DCLDs). DCLDs are a group of pathophysiologically heterogenous processes that are characterized by the presence of multiple spherical or irregularly shaped, thin-walled, air-filled spaces within the pulmonary parenchyma. In recent years, tremendous advancements have been made in these diseases leading to improved understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, and improved outcomes with targeted therapies. The authors, who are leading experts in the field, delineate DCLDs as a separate category distinct from other interstitial lung diseases, and have created this textbook specifically dedicated to this disease group. This book begins with a chapter introducing the definition and classification of DCLDs. Subsequent chapters address the pathogenic mechanisms underlying pulmonary cyst formation and provide a detailed overview of the radiological and pathological features of DCLDs. The common as well as uncommon causes of DCLDs are comprehensively reviewed in individual chapters, as are the varied clinical presentations and extrapulmonary manifestations, and approaches to management and treatment. The book culminates in a final chapter that presents a practical algorithmic approach to diagnosis that progresses from least invasive to most invasive approaches. This textbook provides a one-stop, comprehensive and integrated, clinical, radiologic, and pathologic overview of DCLDs that will be as useful to the practicing clinician as it is to the clinical investigator.