Interdisciplinary Rheumatology: Rheumatology and Pulmonology 1st Edition

Interdisciplinary Rheumatology: Rheumatology and Pulmonology, 1st Edition is a specialized, clinically focused reference that explores the close interplay between rheumatic diseases and pulmonary involvement. Designed for rheumatologists, pulmonologists, internists, radiologists, and postgraduate trainees, this book emphasizes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of systemic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting the lungs.

This first edition provides comprehensive coverage of pulmonary manifestations in rheumatologic conditions, including interstitial lung disease (ILD), pulmonary hypertension, pleural disease, airway involvement, and infectious complications associated with immunosuppression. Key diseases discussed include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitides, sarcoidosis, and spondyloarthropathies.

Key Features

• Explores the interface between rheumatology and pulmonology

• Comprehensive coverage of pulmonary manifestations in rheumatic diseases

• Focus on interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and airway disease

• Clear explanation of immune, inflammatory, and fibrotic mechanisms

• Practical guidance on HRCT, PFTs, bronchoscopy, and diagnostic workup

• Detailed discussion of immunosuppressive, biologic, and antifibrotic therapies

• Authored by experts from both specialties

• Ideal for rheumatologists, pulmonologists, internists, radiologists, and trainees

• Original 1st Edition available at Bookshub.pk