PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, a major reference in pediatric pulmonology, encompasses both the basic science and clinical aspects of pediatric respiratory medicine. An international group of leading experts presents the most current, innovative information on pediatric respiratory disorders. This comprehensive text covers general and therapeutic principles, applied physiology, patient assessment, respiratory insults and intensive care, respiratory disorders of infants, respiratory disorders with infectious causes, immunologic disorders, cardiopulmonary and pulmonary vascular disorders, asthma, cystic fibrosis, SIDS, and structural and mechanical abnormalities. Tables, boxed text, and illustrations complement and highlight the most important aspects of respiratory medicine for infants and children.