Gender and Respiratory Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Guest-edited by renowned expert Dr. Margaret Pisani, this special issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine delves into the crucial topic of gender and respiratory disease, exploring the intricacies of sex and gender differences in respiratory physiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Understanding Sex and Gender in Respiratory Disease

The issue tackles essential questions, such as what constitutes sex and gender, and how they impact respiratory health. It presents a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge on sex differences in respiratory physiology, highlighting the significance of gender in determining health outcomes.

Social Determinants of Health and Gender

The publication also examines the influence of gender on social determinants of health, including access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and environmental factors, which are critical in understanding the trajectory of respiratory diseases.

Gender-Specific Respiratory Health Issues

Featured topics include:

• Gender differences in obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disorders across the lifespan
• Differences between men and women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Women and lung cancer: unique challenges and considerations
• Pulmonary considerations in pregnant women
• Asthma in women: gender-specific treatment approaches

This authoritative issue, published by Elsevier on August 27, 2021, provides healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between gender and respiratory disease, enabling them to deliver more effective, personalized care to their patients.

Hardcover: 240 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0323789552
ISBN-13: 978-0323789554