Pediatric Pulmonology, Asthma, and Sleep Medicine : A Quick Reference Guide Paperback / softback

Obtain practice-focused guidance on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of the most commonly encountered pediatric respiratory conditions, asthma-related difficulties, and sleep disorders.

Starting with the signs, symptoms, and conditions most commonly encountered in primary pulmonary care, the book provides advice for appropriate testing, treatment plans, and common complications for which to watch. Topics include:Evaluation of Children With Respiratory DiseaseAnatomic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies of the Airway, Lungs, Pulmonary Vessels, and Chest Wall Asthma and Related ConditionsInfections of the Respiratory TractGenetic Respiratory DiseasesPediatric Sleep MedicinePediatric Respiratory CareMiscellaneous Respiratory DiseasesRespiratory Disease in Association With Other Systemic DiseasesSpecial expanded sections on asthma, sleep medicine, and respiratory care provide non-specialists with the knowledge needed to effectively treat these often-complicated conditions.  Each chapter is presented in a concise, bulleted format with tables and figures that make it easy to locate key information.

Also included is direction on when to refer patients who require the care of a pulmonary specialist.