Ernst Eber Knihy

Over the past two decades, diagnostic tests for pediatric pulmonologists have transformed the care of children with respiratory disorders, aiding in both diagnosis and management. Advances in bronchoscopic, imaging, and physiological techniques have enhanced clinical care and served as outcome measures in research trials. This resource details various diagnostic modalities, particularly newer options, for evaluating pediatric respiratory disorders while outlining their advantages and limitations to help clinicians select the most appropriate tests. An internationally recognized group of authors explains how to interpret key findings from these tests and warns of potential pitfalls in misinterpretation. The volume emphasizes the primary diagnostic modalities used in assessing pediatric patients with respiratory issues and provides current insights into the benefits and constraints of each test for various conditions in pediatric pulmonology. The clinical utility of these tests is also discussed. This essential resource is designed for practicing clinicians, including pediatric pulmonologists, pediatricians, primary care practitioners, as well as trainees, respiratory therapists, and clinical researchers.

This book offers a thorough review of recent advancements in paediatric pulmonary function testing and their clinical applications in common respiratory disorders. The first section focuses on lung function tests for infants and toddlers, who cannot cooperate with standard procedures. It details methodologies, provides normal values, and offers guidance on data interpretation. The second section addresses classic adult-type pulmonary function tests for semi-cooperative or cooperative older children, discussing age-related technical issues and limitations. The third section explores tests that assess the respiratory system beyond standard measurements, including respiratory muscle function, work of breathing, diffusing capacity, and inflammatory markers in exhaled air and breath condensate. The fourth section highlights the clinical utility of pulmonary function tests in diagnosing and managing prevalent paediatric respiratory disorders like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and neuromuscular disorders, as well as in post-transplant follow-up care. This unique aspect sets it apart from previous literature in paediatric lung function testing. Finally, the book evaluates the future role of pulmonary function testing in neonatal and paediatric intensive care. It serves as a practical resource for paediatric and adult pulmonologists, intensivists, general paediatricians, and those in training, along with pulmonary function technicians and r