"an excellent reference for the student in respiratory therapy and other allied health disciplines. I would also recommend it as a review tool for the experienced practitioner." -- Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy"This small educational book 'written with the student in mind' provides a state-of-the-art knowledge in the broad subject of respiratory physiology. In summary, this book is highly didactic. It is to be recommended not only to pre- and postgraduate medical students, but also to clinicians involved in respiratory and critical care medicine." -- European Respiratory Journal"an excellent reference for the student in respiratory therapy and other allied health disciplines. I would also recommend it as a review tool for the experienced practitioner." -- Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy"This small educational book 'written with the student in mind' provides a state-of-the-art knowledge in the broad subject of respiratory physiology. In summary, this book is highly didactic. It is to be recommended not only to pre- and postgraduate medical students, but also to clinicians involved in respiratory and critical care medicine." -- European Respiratory Journal

• 1: Overview and Physical Principles 2: Functional Pulmonary Anatomy 3: Mechanics of Ventilation 4: Ventilation 5: Pulmonary Circulation 6: Blood Gas Transport and Tissue Gas Exchange 7: Pulmonary Gas Exchange 8: Central Mechanisms of Respiratory Control 9: Chemical Control of Breathing 10: Airway and Lung Receptors, Reflexes and Autonomic Regulation 11: Respiratory Physiology with Altered Atmospheric Pressure 12: Respiratory Physiology During Special States 13: Acid-Base Regulation 14: Comparative Respiratory