This authoritative text on occupational lung disorders builds upon the fundamentals, including clinical, epidemiological, and predictive approaches. It discusses interstitial and malignant diseases, airways diseases, and other respiratory issues, such as diving, working at high altitudes, and abnormal sleep conditions. It also covers related long-term conditions, such as asthma and COPD. This edition has been completely revised and brought up to date for all physicians dealing with pulmonary disorders caused by the environment or the workplace.

The leading title has been thoroughly reassessed, comprehensively referenced and clearly indexed. Mr Parkes clearly retains overall editorship of his internationally acclaimed work and has extensively up-dated his original chapters. Other major topics are now contributed by the leading authorities in their specialities. The second edition was awarded the First Abbott Prize for Medical Writing and the Best Produced Book by a Medical Publisher.