Principles of Pulmonary Medicine

Principles of Pulmonary Medicine, 7th Edition, offers an introduction to pulmonary medicine centered on the pathophysiologic basis of disease. The textbook links foundational basic science and physiologic mechanisms with clinical practice across acute and chronic conditions.

The volume covers basic respiratory anatomy and physiology alongside methods for patient presentation and evaluation. It also features dedicated chapters on specific disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Designed for medical students and trainees, the text incorporates 200 case-based self-assessment questions patterned after the USMLE format, providing practical preparation in interpreting diagnostic and physiologic data.