Over 8 million people in the UK suffer from respiratory problems, and the prevalence of both respiratory and allergic conditions is rising. Respiratory problems are the most common reason for general practice consultations and account for 25 per cent of a GP's workload.

It is therefore crucial that GPs understand the principles of diagnosis and treatment for these common conditions. Respiratory Problems in Primary Care covers the most frequently encountered conditions, their causes and presentations. These are asthma, allergy and allergic rhinitis, breathlessness and cough, and COPD. The book also contains chapters on:

* the burden of respiratory disease
* clinical examination
* u smoking
* childhood respiratory diseases
* lung cancer and mesothelioma
* occupational lung disease
* respiratory infections and common lung diseases
* oxygen therapy
* quality of care.

Respiratory Problems in Primary Care is intended for GP registrars or newly qualified GPs and provides essential background reading to the nMRCGP curriculum.