Suggestions for Good Resp Textbook?

[snplow]

Hey med students,

 

I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions for a good resp textbook? I am looking for something that is:

- not too hard to read

- easy to carry

- well organized (presents chapters and its information in a logical order [ie: etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, physical examination, test results, treatments, summary])

 

As an example, a really good textbook is Pathophysiology of Heart Disease by Leonard Lilly for cardio.

 

I find that a lot of textbooks go into too much detail where it becomes difficult to read and also clinically irrelevant.

 

Thanks!

[Julie]

As an example, a really good textbook is Pathophysiology of Heart Disease by Leonard Lilly for cardio.

 

 

Unfortunately, I have yet to hear about such a book for resp. Recommended to us were the West textbooks, one on pathophys (Pulmonary Pathophysiology, John B. West) and one on physiology (Respiratory Physiology, John B. West). I also bought a Lange, Pulmonary Physiology. All 3 are very small (200-300 pages) easy to carry paperbacks (almost fit in a labcoat pocket), though I found them a bit expensive for their size (about 35$ each?). I thought they were "ok", but definitely not as good as Lilly.

[bnface]

Principles of Pulmonary Medicine by Weinberger is my favourite

[flying kumquat]

I'd agree with the Weinberger recommendation. It's Lilly-sized to boot.

[liszt]

I really liked Pulmonary Physiology and Pathophysiology: An Integrated, Case-Based Approach by West. It only took me a day or so to get through. The cased-based approach to topics really works well for me, but if it doesn't for you, this book probably wouldn't be so great. I tried reading Pulmonary Physiology by West, but it was a big snore... so I didn't make it very far.

[med.student]

Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults And Children Fifth Edition (Hardcover)

by Kathryn L. McCance (Author), Sue E. Huether (Author)

 

I love it. It has everything I need albeit it is not what I call an " easy" read. It is thorough however. I hope you like it.