Taking a pathophysiologic-based approach to disease treatment, this text presents clinicians and graduate students with current coverage of the pharmacotherapy of respiratory-related diseases. The book provides up-to-date guidelines and algorithms for treatment and covers how to incorporate published guidelines into everyday practice. It uses an evidence-based approach to provide critical comparisons of alternative therapies and emphasizes the practical application of information to patient care. The book is designed in a quick reference format with tables, lists and charts that make the information easy to find and use.