Respiratory Conditions are a common cause of hospital admissions and also place a huge burden on primary care resources. All nurses, whether they practice in primary or secondary care, will encounter patients with respiratory conditions and this book will be of practical use to all. Chapters will include:pulmonary function testing; asthma and allergy; bronchiectasis; COPD; fibrotic lung disease; pneumonia and chest infections; pulmonary rahbiliation; smoking cessation; plus many more.