Mechanisms and Management of Copd Exacerbations - Couverture souple

Allegra, L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8847000661 ISBN 13 : 9788847000667

Editeur : Springer, 2000

Synopsis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasingly important health problem world-wide. Whereas most other leading diseases have shown a decline in the past decades, COPD morbidity and mortality is on a steady increase. Exacerbations are usually defined as an increase in cough, a change in the colour or quantity of sputum, and a worsening dyspnea. The role of bacterial infections and the efficacy of antimicrobial therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECD) is still controversial. Exacerbations of chronic bronchitis are a common occurrence in clinical practice and are a leading cause of antibiotic prescription among respiratory infections. It is still uncertain whether each new exacerbation may deteriorate the natural history of chronic bronchitis. Undoubtedly, every episode includes a temporary worsening in lung function and may therefore pose the threat of respiratory failure or death in more severely obstructed patients.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8847000661
• ISBN 13: 9788847000667
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 108
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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