The best review of pulmonary physiology for the USMLE Step 1

For more than three decades, Pulmonary Physiology has provided medical students and residents with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for a thorough understanding of clinical medicine. Pulmonary Physiology, 8e teaches you how and why the human respiratory system works--in a style and presentation that makes it easy to absorb and
integrate with your knowledge of other body systems.

Features:Every chapter includes learning objectives, summaries of key concepts, study questions, clinical examples,
illustrations of essential concepts, and suggested readings
Provides detailed explanations of physiologic mechanisms and demonstrates how they apply to pathologic states
Helps you to understand the basic concepts of pulmonary physiology well enough to apply them with confidence to future patients
Delivers concise yet in-depth coverage of every important topic, including:Function and Structure of the Respiratory System
Mechanics of Breathing
Alveolar Ventilation
Blood Flow to the Lungs
Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships
Diffusion of Gases and Interpretation
of Pulmonary Function Tests
Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
Acid-Base Balance
Control of Breathing
Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
The Respiratory System Under Stress, including exercise, altitude, diving, and sleep