West's Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials

Lippincott® Connect Featured Title Purchase the new print edition of this Lippincott® Connect title includes lifetime access to the digital version of the book, plus related materials such as videos and multiple\-choice Q\x26A and self\-assessments. Reflecting the trusted expertise of Dr. John B. West and Dr. Andrew M. Luks, West\x27s Pulmonary Pathophysiology: The Essentials, Tenth Edition offers accessible explanations of disease processes that affect the respiratory system. This best\-selling companion to West\x27s Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials, 11th Edition, has served generations of students and practitioners who work with respiratory patients, presenting vital knowledge in a concise, straightforward manner that\x27s easy to understand. Building on this legacy of success, the tenth edition is updated throughout with the latest clinical perspectives, new images, clinical vignettes, and enhanced USMLE\-style review questions to help students excel in today\x27s changing healthcare practice. •UPDATED! Clinical Vignettes with open\-ended questions demonstrate the real\-world application of basic science and strengthen students\x27 self\-assessment. •UPDATED! Radiographs, CT images, and color histopathologic sections clarify diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.•UPDATED! USMLE\-style multiple\-choice questions, with answers, at the end of each chapter reveal areas requiring further study and boost students\x27 test\-taking confidence.•Clinical features\/notes boxes provide efficient, bulleted review for key diseases.•End\-of\-chapter Key Concepts reviews reinforce essential chapter information at a glance. •Appendices provide fast access to symbols, units, and normal values; further readings; and answers to multiple\-choice and Clinical Vignette questions.•Online video lectures, available via YouTube, engage students in the material and clarify challenging textbook concepts.Lippincott® Connect features: •Lifetime access to the digital version of the book with the ability to highlight and take notes on key passages for a more personal, efficient study experience.•Carefully curated resources, including interactive diagrams, video tutorials, flashcards, organ sounds, and self\-assessment, all designed to facilitate further comprehension.Lippincott® Connect also allows users to create Study Collections to further personalize the study experience. With Study Collections you can: •Pool content from books across your entire library into self\-created Study Collections based on discipline, procedure, organ, concept or other topics.•Display related text passages, video clips and self\-assessment questions from each book (if available) for efficient absorption of material.•Annotate and highlight key content for easy access later.•Navigate seamlessly between book chapters, sections, self\-assessments, notes and highlights in a single view\/page.