"The new 8th edition of this classic is the most up-to-date, accurate, and thorough coverage of the clinical applications of pulmonary function testing, with detailed information on how pulmonary function tests are used to determine the presence, extent, and progression of lung disease and abnormality, including conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis."
"Provides a wealth of information on pulmonary function tests, techniques, pathophysiology, equipment, computers, and quality assurance to help get the best results. Detailed information on the pulmonary function tests used to determine the presence, extent, and progression of lung disease and abnormality helps you reveal conditions including asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis. This new edition includes additional Case Studies and Self-Assessment Questions. The latest guidelines from the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS) and the American Thoracic Society/American College of Chest Physicians (ATS/ACCP), plus information on new procedures and testing equipment."