Forms of Pneumonia

Infections of the lower respiratory system such as bronchitis and pneumonia make up about a third of all respiratory infections and affect about 10 million people in France every year. They are one of the chief causes of death from infectious illness worldwide, with most deaths caused by pneumonia (15,000 recorded in France in 1995).
Thus it is very important to recognise cases of pneumonia. Although it only constitutes 5% of infections of the lower respiratory system, it is the third cause of death in industrialised countries as a whole.
This comprehensive book lists all the forms of pneumonia, giving the practical information doctors need to recognise and treat the illness as quickly as possible.
With its clear, educational format, it provides a wealth of diagnostic and therapeutic details that are entirely up to date.