Respiratory System

Our Respiratory System subject covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the airways and lungs, from foetal development through to gas exchange and acid–base balance. Topics include common infections, asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and interstitial lung diseases, alongside emergency management and respiratory clinical skills. Use this as a focused guide for revising respiratory medicine. For more subjects, head to our Subject Index.

Anatomy

Foetal Lung Development
Thoracic Anatomy
Upper Airway Anatomy
Lower Airway Anatomy

Physiology

Neonatal Respiratory Transition
Airway Mucosa
Olfaction (Smell)
Physiology of Breathing
Haemoglobin and Gas Transport
Gas Exchange and Ventilation
Control of Breathing
Body Acid-Base Balance
Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Physiology

Pathology

Nasal Tumours
Laryngeal Tumours
Sinusitis
Acute Otitis Media
URTI Pathogens & Syndromes
Common Cold (Acute Rhinitis)
Pharyngitis
Scarlet Fever
Acute Tonsillitis
Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV)
Measles
Mumps
Rubella (German Measles)
Diphtheria
Acute Epiglottitis
Laryngitis
Croup
Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Pneumonias
Seasonal Influenza
Swine Flu (H1N1)
Bird Flu (H5N1)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Q Fever
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Obstructive vs Restrictive Lungs
Airway Hypersensitivity and Asthma
Pneumoconioses
COPD
Bronchiectasis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Sarcoidosis
Pneumothorax
Lung Cancer

Clinical Skills

The Respiratory Examination
Assessing Respiratory Emergencies
Chest X-Ray Interpretation
Treating Respiratory Emergencies

For more subjects, head to our Subject Index.

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