1st Edition
by Richard A. Johnston (Author), Benjamin T. Suratt (Author)
Mechanisms and Manifestations of Obesity in Lung Disease
is a complete resource on the epidemiology and molecular mechanisms
related to obesity and lung disease. Obesity has not simply changed the
epidemiology of pulmonary disease, it has had a profound impact on the
pathophysiology of common pulmonary diseases. As the obesity epidemic
has taken hold throughout the developed world, scientists and clinicians
are now challenged with identifying the mechanisms by which obesity
alters lung health and the pathogenesis of lung diseases. This book is
an important new resource for both clinicians and scientists dealing
with these new health problems in pulmonary medicine.
- Presents an all-in-one resource that describes the impact of obesity on the development and severity of lung disease
- Details the molecular and immunologic mechanisms by which obesity impacts the pathogenesis and outcomes of lung disease
- Includes contributions from authors who are internationally recognized as leaders in the area of obesity and lung disease
