Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Brossura

Macnee, William; Rennard, Stephen I., M.D.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1899541993 ISBN 13: 9781899541997

Casa editrice: Health Pr, 2004

Riassunto

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.

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Recensione:

'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

L'autore:

William MacNee MB ChB MD FRCP Professor of Respiratory and Environmental Medicine ELEGI Colt Laboratories University of Edinburgh Medical School Edinburgh UK Stephen I Rennard MD Larson Professor of Medicine Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Section Department of Internal Medicine University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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• Editore: Health Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1899541993
• ISBN 13: 9781899541997
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura a spirale
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 129