The Pulmonary Epithelium offers a comprehensive overview of the structure and function of this tissue, in health and disease. This text brings together in a single volume, the body of knowledge that currently exists, and explores how this knowledge may be applied in the future to increase our understanding of disease and to develop new types of treatment. The book is a multi-contributed text, co-ordinated by one of the leading authorities in the field. It is an indispensable resource for all postgraduates and professionals working in the field.