Book of Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Diseases

Author: Liu Ming Pang Guoming Li Zhen
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Publish Date: 1999-03-01
Features: This book comprehensively discusses respiratory diseases using different theoretical systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Medicine, and integrated Chinese and Western Medicine. It inherits the academic thoughts and medical experiences of, while also incorporating new findings and insights from modern research. The book is divided into four parts: Upper, Middle, Lower, and Appendix. The Upper Part systematically elaborates on the current research status, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods and approaches, treatment principles and medication patterns, issues to be noted during treatment, diagnostic and examination techniques, common symptoms, and simple handling. The Middle Part provides an in-depth yet accessible discussion on common, prevalent, and critical respiratory diseases, covering ten aspects: concept, etiology and pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis, clinical treatment, prognosis and outcome, prevention and care, selected special formulas, research progress, diagnostic references, and supplementary formulas. The Lower Part discusses the key considerations for establishing specialized respiratory disease departments. Emphasizing systematicity, scientific rigor, advanced knowledge, and practicality, the book aims to align with clinical realities and enhance the diagnosis, treatment, nursing, and prevention of respiratory diseases. The content is novel, concise, and balances depth and breadth, making it suitable for clinical medical personnel, faculty, and students of medical schools in healthcare, teaching, and research. It can also serve as a reference for patients with respiratory diseases for health maintenance and self-treatment.