CHAPTER 7Diffuse parenchymal lung disease Learning objectives To understand the classification of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) To appreciate the aetiology and pathophysiology of DPLD To be aware of the…
CHAPTER 4Common respiratory investigations Learning objectives To know what investigations are required to make a diagnosis in patients presenting with respiratory symptoms and signs To understand how samples of bloods,…
CHAPTER 9Lung cancer Learning objectives To understand the epidemiology and risk factors for lung cancer To appreciate the importance of prevention and early detection To recognise the symptoms and signs…
CHAPTER 10Pleural disease Learning objectives To understand the composition and formation of pleural fluid To know the mechanisms of injury to the pleura To understand the aetiology, diagnosis, and management…
CHAPTER 8Respiratory infections Learning objectives To understand the common types of respiratory infections To appreciate the risk factors for developing respiratory infections To understand the aetiology and pathogenesis of community…
CHAPTER 14Sleep‐related disorders Learning objectives To gain an understanding of normal sleep physiology and its impact on breathing To understand the causes of, and investigations for, excessive daytime sleepiness To…
CHAPTER 6Obstructive airways disease Learning objectives To understand the aetiology and epidemiology of asthma To learn about the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of asthma To understand the management of acute…
CHAPTER 2Embryology, anatomy, and physiology of the lung Learning objectives To gain a basic understanding of the development of the lung To be aware of the common developmental lung abnormalities…
CHAPTER 12Suppurative lung disease Learning objectives To understand the aetiology and predisposing factors for suppurative lung diseases To understand the structure and function of cilia and the consequences of abnormally…
CHAPTER 11Pulmonary embolus, pulmonary hypertension, and vasculitides Learning objectives To understand the risk factors for thromboembolic disease and how to calculate the probability score To understand the clinical presentation of…
