The book is a comprehensive, conceptual, and simplified resource to aid the education and application of pulmonology in clinical practice. It is suitable for all stages of medical education from students to trainees to specialists.

It is especially valuable to physician and pulmonology trainees. The content includes photos, flowsheets, and tables.

For quick review and high retention of key facts, each chapter is modeled to cover the understanding of core concepts of pathophysiology and relevant anatomy in a succinct manner allowing a framework for logical and conceptual knowledge. Particular emphasis is placed on diagnosis, differential, and management with the help of evidence-based and up-to-date guidelines.

There is an overall focus on the most important aspects of each topic aiming for higher retention of information and reproducibility in exam settings and clinical practice. The book can be used as a teaching resource for medical professionals for the preparation of lectures and tutorials and is available in an E-version.

It has been reviewed by esteemed practicing pulmonologists and feedback and suggestions are welcome for future updates. An E version of the book is available for easy access.

Dr Asif Hussain is an experienced and accomplished medical specialist. He completed his bachelor’s of medicine degree from Pakistan with honors.

He also completed MRCP & MSc from the UK. Later, he was also trained for and attained a fellowship at the Royal Australian College of Physicians.

He has vast clinical and teaching experience having worked in Pakistani, the Middle East, and Australia. He is the author of a textbook on Rheumatology.

He continues to work as a clinician and keen medical educator in Australia and Pakistan. .