Rev. ed. of: Lecture notes on respiratory medicine. 6th ed. 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Anatomy and physiology of the lungs -- History taking and examination -- Pulmonary function tests -- Radiology of the chest -- Upper respiratory tract infections and influenza -- Pneumonia -- Tuberculosis -- Respiratory disease in HIV and immunocompromised patients -- Bronchiectasis and lung abscess -- Cystic fibrosis -- Asthma -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Carcinoma of the lung -- Interstitial lung disease -- Occupational lung disease -- Pulmonary vascular disease -- Pneumothorax and pleural effusion -- Acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Sleep-related breathing disorders -- Smoking and smoking cessation -- Lung transplantation.