Overview

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is an inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance, usually certain types of dust, fungus, or moulds. Part of the Clinical Focus Series, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a concise guide to the condition, discussing epidemiologic, immune-pathologic, physiologic, diagnostic and therapeutic developments. The text also examines genetics, lung function, bronchoscopy, treatment and new findings in the field. Written by an author and editor team from the USA, Europe and Asia, each chapter is enhanced with tables and illustrations, as well as X-Rays and CT images.     Key Features Concise guide to hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis) Discusses epidemiology, immune-pathology, physiology, diagnosis and treatment Includes chapter on new findings in the field Experienced author and editor team from the USA, Europe and Asia Numerous tables, illustrations, X-Rays and CT images

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Author:   Om P Sharma
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.270kg
ISBN:  

9789350252697

ISBN 10:   9350252694
Pages:   174
Publication Date:   30 November 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Historical Perspective                   Epidemiology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                Pathology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                      Immunopathogenesis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                   Radiology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                      Differential Diagnosis of a Granuloma                                             Role of Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Syndromes of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                   Summer-type Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                    Newer Syndromes of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                        Lung Function in Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                Genetics of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                        Treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis                                     Proteomics in Granulomatous Diseases

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Om P Sharma MD FRCP Master FCCP Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA

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