Clinicians' Guide to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Softcover

Donner, C.; Wedzicha, J.

 
9780340816950: Clinicians' Guide to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0340816953 ISBN 13: 9780340816950
Publisher: CRC Press, 2005

Synopsis

Appropriate for the clinician managing COPD in either the primary or secondary care setting, Clinicians' Guide to COPD considers epidemiology, diagnosis and management, concentrating on how patients really present to the clinician. Aspects of disease prevention, including lifestyle change, particularly smoking cessation, are discussed in detail. Acute exacerbations of COPD, currently a major cause of mortality and morbidity in these patients, are also examined. Illustrative 'real-life' case histories have been included throughout, and the book also incorporates 'interesting asides', for example the impact of COPD on a patient awaiting surgery.



With its practical focus, a balanced, readable style and clear explanatory colour illustrations, this book provides invaluable advice for both the primary care and specialist clinician looking after patients with COPD.

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About the Author

Timothy Q. Howes, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Colchester General Hospital, UK

David Bellamy, General Practitioner, James Fisher Medical Centre, Bournemouth, UK

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0340816953
ISBN 13 
9780340816950
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
144