LUNG-DISEASES IN THE TROPICS .2. COMMON TROPICAL LUNG-DISEASES - DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

This is the second of the two articles discussing clinical features, r adiographic abnormalities, laboratory tests, pathogenesis and therapy of common tropical disorders affecting the lungs. We have arbitrarily selected the diseases, which are worldwide in distribution and demand urgency in addressing the problems of morbidity and mortality. The tro pical physician is often reduced to administering pills, capsules or l iquids. Our aim is to provide succinct and clear descriptions combinin g scientific information with common sense clinical wisdom.