Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Couverture souple

MacNee, William; Rennard, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1899541993 ISBN 13 : 9781899541997

Editeur : Health Press Limited, 2004

Synopsis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) was estimated to be the twelfth leading cause of death worldwide in 1990. Of all the major diseases, COPD is one for which the burden is growing fastest. By 2020 it is expected to be the third leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of disability. COPD patients often have few complaints despite suffering considerable disability. As a result, although COPD can be easily diagnosed, it frequently is not. Available treatments for COPD, while unable to cure the disorder, can offer considerable benefit by reducing symptoms, improving function and reducing exacerbations, and may decrease healthcare costs associated with COPD. This book is designed to present an up-to-date summary of our understanding of COPD and of how patients should be evaluated and managed.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is expected to be the fifth leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death by 2020. COPD is a heterogeneous collection of syndromes with overlapping manifestations, and COPD patients often accept their condition uncomplainingly despite suffering considerable disability. As a result, although COPD can be easily diagnosed, it frequently is not. Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease offers a concise and expert review of the clinical features of the disease and the appropriate and available treatments. An expert guide for the healthcare professional on the diagnosis, evaluation and management of COPD patients Reviews different therapeutic options in light of symptom reduction, improving function, and reducing exacerbations Reviews future trends in diagnosis and treatment with an emphasis on prevention through the identification of key risk factors Contents: Pathology; Etiology and natural history; Clinical features; Lung function tests; Imaging; Smoking cessation; Therapy in stable disease; Acute exacerbations of COPD; Future trends

Revue de presse

'Drs MacNee and Rennard are to be commended for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a very valuable contribution and which addresses a subject of enormous interest and relevance to clinicians. Respiratory therapist clinicians, students, and educators will find this a current, concise, and readable addition to their libraries . --Respiratory Care

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Health Press Limited
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1899541993
• ISBN 13: 9781899541997
• Reliure: Couverture à spirales
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 118
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible