Edited by G.J. Gibson
Published by Hodder Arnold, UK
Pages: 432. Price: £85.00. ISBN: 978-0340925614
Knowledge of clinical physiology is unquestionably a major step in the understanding of most respiratory disorders. Despite the abundance of knowledge gained in this field over the past 60 years, the value of pulmonary function testing in clinical practice has not been fully appreciated. This is possibly due to the complexity of respiratory function and a lack of clear communication between pulmonary physiologists and clinicians. After an outburst of enthusiasm for …