Orphan Lung Diseases

This monograph, now replaced by Rare Diseases of the Respiratory System (ISBN 978-1-84984-167-2), addresses a critical challenge in respiratory medicine: the recognition and diagnosis of orphan lung diseases that clinicians may encounter only rarely, sometimes just once in an entire career. Despite their low prevalence, timely identification of these conditions is essential to ensure accurate diagnosis, appropriate referral, and optimal patient management. The book provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the most common and clinically complex rare respiratory diseases, serving as a dependable diagnostic companion for respiratory physicians when faced with atypical or unexplained pulmonary presentations.

Key Features

• Focused coverage of rare and orphan diseases affecting the respiratory system
• Emphasis on recognition, confirmation, and accurate diagnosis
• Detailed discussion of the most common and the most complex orphan lung diseases
• Clinically oriented content tailored to the needs of respiratory specialists
• Serves as a practical diagnostic reference in real-world clinical scenarios
• Supports decision-making when considering uncommon differential diagnoses
• Designed as a long-term companion resource for specialist practice