Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Hodder Arnold Publication) - Softcover

Calverley, P. M. A.; Pride, N. B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412464500 ISBN 13: 9780412464508

Publisher: Springer, 1995

Synopsis

This book provides practising clinicians with the relevant information for the diagnosis and management of COPD patients. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or chronic bronchitis and emphysema) is a common cause of lost work days and ranks high in the list of causes of death. This volume covers all aspects of the disease. After discussing basic science, the emphasis is on the clinical management of these patients. It discusses specific problems, such as sleep problems, and includes recent trends, future perspectives and new developments in therapeutics.

About this title

Book Description:

The only international clinical textbook for COPD - one of the top 5 causes of death and disability worldwide - The only COPD textbook to include the latest national and international guidelines and the newer therapeutic agents in COPD treatment- International team of contributors covers all aspects of COPD - from physiology and epidemiology to diagnosis and treatment- Everything the busy physician needs to understand, diagnose and treat the COPD patient:- Structure and physiology of the respiratory system- Clinical considerations and allied conditions- Therapy (including current and developing treatments)- Diagnostic tests used in daily practice

From the Back Cover:

The only international clinical textbook in the Specialty, chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the first up-to-date reference source to include the latest national and international guidelines and newer therapeutic agents in COPD treatment.

An international team of experts cover all aspects of COPD-from physiology and epidemiology to diagnosis and treatment - and include everything the busy physician needs in order to understand, diagnose and treat the COPD patient:

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• Structure and physiology of the respiratory system
  epidemiology, host defences, inflammation, secretion and pathogenesis
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• Clinical considerations and allied conditions
  includes exacerbations associated with the condition
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• Therapy (including current and developing treatments)
  rehabilitation, social and ventilatory support, smoking cessation, long-term oxygen therapy and surgery
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• Current and developing treatments
  anti-cholinergics, beta agonists, steroids, inhibitors, antibacterial, antioxidants, mucolytics and immunisation
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• Diagnostic tests used in daily practice
  clinical studies, outcome measures and research

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the only authoritative, global reference source for all health care professionals worldwide involved in the management and treatment of patients with COPD.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0412464500
• ISBN 13: 9780412464508
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 595