This book presents a systematic approach to the potential pulmonary complications of various systemic non-pulmonary pediatric disorders. Chapters focus on the pulmonary complications associated with: the major organ systems, types of disorders, metabolic conditions, and various modalities. Although specific diseases will be discussed, the main focus will be on describing the associated organ mechanisms and how they can negatively affect the respiratory system. Each chapter will also discuss methods of prevention, the diagnostic test(s) that may be necessary to diagnose or monitor these complications, and, if applicable, the recommended therapeutic modalities. Pulmonary Complications of Non-Pulmonary Pediatric Disorders provides pulmonologists, pediatricians, and other clinicians with a detailed, reliable explanation of seemingly unrelated signs and symptoms so they can form a more thorough differential diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment.

Describes potential pulmonary complications of non-pulmonary disorders for pediatric patients

Overview of pulmonary complications.- Pulmonary complications of the cardiovascular system.- Pulmonary complications of the gastrointestinal system.- Pulmonary complications of hematologic disorders.- Malignancies and bone marrow transplant.- Complications of chest wall disorders.- Neuromuscular and other genetic disorders.- Pulmonary complications of systemic infections.- Pulmonary complications of rheumatologic diseases.- Disorders of the Central respiratory control.- Pulmonary complications of heterotaxy syndromes.- Pulmonary complications of obesity.- Respiratory complications of maxillofacial and otolaryngologic disorders.- Pulmonary complications of drugs (including chemotherapeutic agents).- Pulmonary complications of radiation therapy.- Pulmonary complications of gynecologic & obstetric conditions.- Pulmonary complications of solid organ transplants.- Radiographic patterns of pulmonary complications.-Histologic patterns of pulmonary complications.