Copd in Clinical Practice

2012
ISBN: 978-1-84882-080-7
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disabling condition in which the patient’s airways become obstructed causing persistent and progressive breathlessness, which can greatly impair the ability to lead a normal life.

COPD is the sixth leading cause of chronic morbidity and mortality and is a major socio-economic burden in industrialized nations.

Although COPD cannot be cured, there are effective treatments that can greatly increase quality of life for patients, slow disease progression and prevent premature death from COPD or its complications.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barnes, Peter J.

Russell, Richard

Ford, Paul A

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pneumologie, Atmung, Asthma

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Quick Reference.- Consultation.- Outcome Measurements.- Management Strategies.- Case Scenarios.- Frequently Asked Questions (including mental health issues).- Patient Resources.- The Future.- References.