Genetic Determinants of Pulmonary Disease

by S. D. Litwin

Overview

This book provides a current and integrated approach to the subject of genetic determinants of pulmonary disease with emphasis on physiologic derangements and genetic mechanisms. It describes the epidemiologic-genetic approach to chronic pulmonary disease.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000146295
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/13/2020
Series:	Lung Biology in Health and Disease
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Stephen. D. Litwin (Author)

Table of Contents

1. An Approach to Inherited Pulmonary Disease 2. Inherited Differences in Alpha!-Antitrypsin 3. Cystic Fibrosis 4. Inherited Defects in Immune Defenses Leading to Pulmonary Disease 5. Genetic Control of Factors Involved in Bronchial Asthma, Hay Fever, and Other Allergic States 6. Unusual Inherited Pulmonary Diseases Which Provide Clues to Pulmonary Physiology and Function 7. Familial Aggregation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Epidemiologic and Genetic Approaches