Pulmonary Infections and Respiratory Diseases

Pulmonary Infections and Respiratory Diseases offers a clear, integrated overview of the biological, clinical, and public-health dimensions of respiratory illness. The book explains how pathogens, host immunity, environmental exposure, and healthcare systems interact to shape disease, then connects these mechanisms to practical diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and long-term care. It covers bacterial, viral, mycobacterial, fungal, parasitic, and opportunistic infections alongside asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Special attention is given to antimicrobial resistance, molecular and imaging-based diagnosis, vaccination, infection control, pulmonary drug delivery, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and personalized medicine. Designed for clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students, the book combines accessible explanations, clinical pathways, tables, and figures to support a focused understanding of current and emerging challenges in respiratory medicine.