Clinical Handbook of Interstitial Lung Disease

The second edition of the Clinical Handbook of Interstitial Lung Disease is an update of the first edition and provides a comprehensive guide for practicing physicians and other healthcare providers who are involved in the diagnosis and management of diverse forms of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Key global opinion leaders in respiratory medicine have drawn on their knowledge and experience to generate an authoritative, comprehensive, and concise guidebook for use in clinical settings and clinical research.

This book:

• Offers clear guidance and practical tips for clinicians
• Provides detailed explanations of the biologic underpinnings and main therapeutic options for each individual type of ILD
• Contains high-quality radiology and histopathology images of both common and rare forms of ILD
• Presents state-of-the-art diagnostic and disease management algorithms along with current decision-making guidelines to help clinicians who care for patients with ILD
• Discusses important topics such as genetic counseling, critical care for disease exacerbations, lung transplantation, and palliative care