Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders

This, the 6th edition of Fishman’s Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders,
represents a major update of the prior edition. The book continues
to incorporate broad and authoritative discussions of topics relevant
to pulmonary physicians and those interested in sleep medicine and
associated disorders; it also includes core topics of importance to the
practice of critical care medicine. As in previous editions, the 6th
relies heavily upon expert presentations of many basic science areas
that, in the Editors’ opinions, constitute an important substrate for
clinically based discussions. The clinical sections of the book have
been extensively revamped and expanded.
Notable content additions include important information onthe respiratory effects of vaping, more detailed discussion of the
idiopathic interstitial pneumonitides, an expanded presentation
on the imaging and work-up of lung nodules, consideration of
immunotherapy in the treatment of lung cancer, information on
COVID-19–related lung disease and its management, and comprehensive
discussion of noninvasive ventilation, including its
use in ambulatory and ICU settings. In addition, new chapters on
cystic lung disease, lung cancer screening, the lung microbiome,
developmental lung disorders, nocardiosis and actinomycosis, and
application of ECMO have been included. The work is extensively
referenced, with more than 22,000 citations.
Illustrations remain a pivotal component of the book, with nearly
2500 included in the book and online on AccessMedicine.com.