Pulmonary Biology in Health and Disease

This new book provides an accessible review of the field of lung biology and disease aimed at the student and biomedical researcher. The book starts by considering the anatomy, ultrastructure and physiology of the lung This is followed by discussion of the regulation of acid-base balance, high altitude physiology and pathophysiology as well as exercise. Chapters follow on the immunology of the lung, lung injury, asthma and emphysema, granulomatous lung disease. inhalation of toxic substances as well as diseases of the small airways. The final chapter considers current research into lung transplantation.