Lung Function : Physiology, Measurement and Application in Medicine

The only text to cover lung function assessment from first principles including methodology, reference values and interpretationNew for this edition: - More illustrations to convey concepts clearly to the busy physician- Text completely re-written in a contemporary style: includes user-friendly equations and more diagrams- New material covering the latest advances in the treatment of lung function, including more on sleep-related disorders, a stronger clinical and practical bias and more on new techniques and equipment- Uses the standard Vancouver referencing system What the experts say:"I have always considered Dr Cotes' book the most authoritative book published on lung function. It is also the most comprehensive. " Dr Robert Crapo, Pulmonary Division, LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, USA"I think I can fairly speak on behalf of staff in lung function departments the length and breadth of the country - that a sixth edition of Cotes would be gratefully received." Dr Brendan Cooper, Clinical Respiratory Scientist, Nottingham City Hospital

John E Cotes, Visitor, University Department of Physiological Sciences, Formerly Reader in Respiratory Physiology, External Scientific Staff of Medical Research Council, and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Respiratory Physiology, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

David J Chinn, Senior Research Fellow in Epidemiology, Centre for Primary and Community Care, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK

Martin R Miller, Consultant Physician, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK