Peripheral Arterial Tonometry in Pulmonary Vasculitis, A. Falkowski, K.A. Wardyn, and K. Życińska -- Dominance of Comorbidities or Lung Function Detriment in Daily Activity Impairment in Sarcoidosis Patients, S. Kostorz, D. Jastrzebski, M. Sikora, A. Zebrowska, A. Margas, D. Stepanik, H. Swinder, and D. Ziora -- Physical Functioning and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue in Sarcoidosis Patients, K. Pilzak, A. Żebrowska, M. Sikora, B. Hall, O. Łakomy, S. Kostorz, D. Ziora, and D. Jastrzębski -- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Cavernous Sinus - Otolaryngological Sequelae of Therapy: Case Report, E. Dzięciołowska-Baran and A. Gawlikowska-Sroka.-Tuberculosis of the Urogenital Tract in Adults in a Tertiary Referral Center, J. Jagodziński, T.M. Zielonka, K. Peplińska, and K. Życińska -- Therapeutic Efficacy of Mandibular Advancement Devices in Patients with Severe Sleep Apnea: A Preliminary Report, M. Wojda, J. Kostrzewa-Janicka, P. Bieleń, P. Jurkowski, and E. Mierzwińska-Nastalska -- Effectiveness of Healthcare Coordination in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases, D. Kurpas, K. Szwamel, D. Lenarcik, M. Guzek, A. Prusaczyk, P. Żuk, J. Michalowska, A. Grzeda, and B. Mroczek -- Two-Year Follow-Up of Fall Prediction among Older Adults in an Independent-Living Community, O. Zur, Y. Berner, Y. Ohel, and E. Carmeli -- Activities of Lysosomal Enzymes in Alloxan-Induced Diabetes in the Mouse, B. Witek, D. Rochon-Szmejchel, I. Stanisławska, M. Łyp, K. Wróbel, A. Zapała, A. Kamińska, and A. Kołątaj -- Proteomics in the Diagnosis of Inborn Encephalopathies of Unknown Origin: a Myth or Reality, A. Kupniewska, K. Szymanska, and U. Demkow.

This book presents the current trends and state of the art solutions addressing various issues related to pulmonary disorders. Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges are tackled, starting with the noncommunicable diseases of sarcoidosis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Pulmonary involvement, practically unavoidable, runs an insidious course, and is often occulted by systemic symptoms. The establishment of a firm diagnosis, with a precision no one could oppugn, is difficult. Other issues pertain to quality of life, disease preventive measures, and the move toward personal health care in chronic sufferers from multiple conditions in later life. There is also an update on the prevalence and diagnostic and treatment challenges of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. In addition, the place of neuroproteomics in modern clinical practice is presented. The practical insights emphasize the role of science in advancing biomedical knowledge and care. The book is addressed to researchers and practitioners, and allied health care professionals engaged in effective patient care and therapy.