Respiratory Physiology

Gain a foundational understanding of respiratory physiology and how the respiratory system functions in health and disease. Respiratory Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.



- Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam.

- Keeps you current with recent advances in respiratory physiology, and includes a new chapter on new and emerging aspects of the lung.

- Includes nearly 150 clear, 2-color diagrams that simplify complex concepts.

- Features clinical commentaries that show you how to apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations. Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs.



- Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology

- Johnson: Gastrointestinal Physiology

- Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology

- Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology

- White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology

- Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach

- New chapter on New and Emerging Aspects of the Lung

- Add clinical boxes

- Symbols/abbreviations