Respiratory Manifestations of Neuromuscular and Chest Wall Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Edited by renowned experts F. Dennis McCool MD and Joshua O. Benditt MD, this issue of Chest Medicine Clinics delves into the complex respiratory manifestations of neuromuscular and chest wall disease.

Comprehensive Coverage of Key Topics

This valuable resource covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Respiratory pathophysiology of chest wall disease
• Respiratory pathophysiology of neuromuscular disease
• Sleep-disordered breathing in neuromuscular disease and chest wall disease
• Pulmonary function test measurements in neuromuscular and chest wall disorders
• Assessing diaphragm function in chest wall and neuromuscular disease
• Disorders of the diaphragm and chest wall
• Muscular dystrophies and their impact on respiration
• Respiratory issues in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Metabolic myopathies and their effects on the respiratory system
• Respiratory complications of spinal cord injury
• Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
• Non-invasive ventilation in neuromuscular and chest wall disease
• Swallowing and secretion management issues in neuromuscular disease
• Advances in cell and molecular biology in neuromuscular disease
• Diaphragm pacing and its applications

Published by Elsevier, this comprehensive review is an essential resource for pulmonologists, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of respiratory manifestations in neuromuscular and chest wall disease.

Publication details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 1st edition
• Publication date: June 14, 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032358392X
• ISBN-13: 978-0323583923