Molecular Basis of Pulmonary Disease

摘要: Publisher Summary Pulmonary pathology includes a large spectrum of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases that affect the lung. Many these are result unusual relationship lung with outside world. Every breath human takes brings world into body in form infectious agents, organic inorganic particles, noxious agents all types. Although has many defense mechanisms to protect itself from insults, not infallible; therefore, arises. Damage is particularly important given role survival organism. Any impairment function widespread effects throughout body, since organs depend on lungs for oxygen they need. catalogs changes tissues through which occur. This chapter presents review current state knowledge about pathogenesis each disease. It suggests clear understanding morphology mechanism required development new therapies preventive measures.