A single-volume overview of the current literature in respiratory disorders, The Year in Respiratory Medicine 2003 identifies and evaluates the papers published in the past eighteen months that have potentially changed practice, or that predict probable future developments. It provides readers with a state-of-the-science summary of recent research findings, and their implications for clinical practice. The book presents a highly focused review of the current literature, compiled by an expert team from two leading centers in the field. It is a practical and accessible resource that all doctors treating respiratory conditions will find invaluable in their daily practice.