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A concise review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management of common respiratory conditions seen in a primary care setting. Using an illuminating case-based approach, Dr. Mintz assesses the key clinical questions that a primary care physician would ask and applies the most up-to-date research and guidelines to offer the practitioner evidence-based solutions. The author covers the range of knowledge needed to provide excellent care for patients with respiratory disease, from the basics of pulmonary function testing to understanding and caring for common respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and pneumonia. For each disorder, Dr. Mintz explains the key points regarding the epidemiology of the disease, its pathophysiology, the differential diagnosis and diagnosis, and its recommended treatment. A special PDA version of Disorders of the Respiratory Tract: Common Challenges in Primary Care is also available.

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Part I. The Basics
Approach to the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder
Nirav Patel and Matthew L. Mintz
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Tract
Anna Person and Matthew L. Mintz
Pulmonary Function Testing
Shyam Parkhie and Matthew L. Mintz
Part II. Disorders of the Upper Airway
Allergic Rhinitis
Holly Bergman Sobota, Trissana Emdadi, and Matthew L. Mintz
Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Cardin Bell and Matthew L. Mintz
Sinusitis
Neelam Gor and Matthew L. Mintz
Pharyngitis
David Jager and Matthew L. Mintz
Laryngitis and Hoarseness
Matthew Chandler and Matthew L. Mintz
Part III. Disorders of the Lower Airway
Croup
Jeremy Spencer and Matthew L. Mintz
Pediatric Asthma
Katrina Dafnis and Matthew L. Mintz
Adult Asthma
Dharti Patel and Matthew L. Mintz
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
Khalid Jaboori and Matthew L. Mintz
Acute Cough
Karen J. Scheer and Matthew L. Mintz
Chronic Cough
Clara Peck and Matthew L. Mintz
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Anna Person and Matthew L. Mintz
Lung Cancer
Mohammad A. Raza and Matthew L. Mintz
Sarcoidosis
Danielle Davidson and Matthew L. Mintz
Pneumonia
Mohamed Al-Darei and Matthew L. Mintz
Bronchiolitis
Elizabeth A. Valois Asser, Alexander S. Asser, and Matthew L. Mintz
Part IV. Non-Airway Disorders That Present With Respiratory Symptoms
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Vikram Bakhru and Matthew L. Mintz
Obesity
Rebecca Chatterjee and Matthew L. Mintz
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Amy Humfeld and Matthew L. Mintz
Pulmonary Embolism
Eric Wollins and Matthew L. Mintz
Hemoptysis
Samantha McIntosh and Matthew L. Mintz
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Cough, and Asthma
Niral Shah and Matthew L. Mintz
Index

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"...best suited for medical students, residents, and primary care practitioners who want a great overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and evaluation of common respiratory disorders." - Respiratory Care

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