Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Language: English
Published by CRC Press, 2008
- Hardcover
- New
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.Kennys Bookstore
AbeBooks seller since October 9, 2009
Condition: New
£ 454.17
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Editor(s): Wedzicha, Jadwiga A.; Martinez, Fernando J. Series: Lung Biology in Health and Disease. Num Pages: 456 pages, 64 black & white illustrations, 36 black & white tables, 3 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: MB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771. . 2008. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Seller Inventory # V9781420070866
- Title
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
- Author
- . Ed(s): Wedzicha, Jadwiga A.; Martinez, Fernando J.
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 142007086X
- ISBN 13
- 9781420070866
- Series
- Book 57 of 79: Lung Biology in Health and Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations. This text also addresses imaging and how it plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and study of exacerbations.
Written by today’s top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations:
- is formatted into separate sections covering imaging diagnosis and treatment, making this text practical and easy-to-use
- examines current and breakthrough pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
- includes COPD-causing exacerbations such as viral and bacterial infections
- discusses the negative environmental factors relating to COPD
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
JADWIGA A. WEDZICHA is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University College London and Honorary Consultant Physician, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK. She received her M.D. from the University of London, London, UK. Dr. Wedzicha has a major interest in the causes, mechanisms, and impact of COPD exacerbations and has published extensively on this topic. She also is an expert on home oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation in COPD patients. Dr. Wedzicha has chaired the British Thoracic Society (BTS) working group on home oxygen therapy, is currently chairing the BTS Home Oxygen Guidelines Group, and is a member of the Department of Health’s External Stakeholders Advisory Group for the Home Oxygen Service. She was a member of the Guideline Development Group for the NICE COPD guidelines and the External Reference Group (ERG) of the COPD National Service Framework (NSF). Dr. Wedzicha directs an active internationally recognized research group into aspects of COPD exacerbations with major grant funding. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of the respiratory journal Thorax, a member of the British Medical Journal advisory board, and an editorial board member for a number of international journals.
FERNANDO J. MARTINEZ is Medical Director of Pulmonary Diagnostic Services; Pulmonary Director of the Cough/Dyspnea Clinic; Associate Director of Bronchoscopy Service; Director of the Lung Volume Reduction Program; Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; and Co-Medical Director of the Lung Transplantation Program, the University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Dr. Martinez received his M.D. from the University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA. From 2002 to the present, he has been named on both the national and Midwest "Best Doctors in America" lists, in addition to "Metro Detroit’s Best Doctors" list. Dr. Martinez is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. He is Associate Editor of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and he serves on the editorial and review boards of several other journal publications. Dr. Martinez is an accomplished author/contributor and invited lecturer, and has received numerous grants to research respiratory health and disease.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Kennys Bookstore
Olney, MD, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since October 9, 2009
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 20 business days | 13 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 7.96 | £ 15.91 |
Payment methods
Store description
We carry a comprehensive range of out of print and rare books.
Specialty
Revolution, War, Peace, Irish StudiesSeller's business information
Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries (Holdings) Limited
Liosbán Retail Park, Tuam Road
Galway, Ireland H91 N5P8
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks websites.
If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date.
For any queries please use the contact seller link or send an email to books@kennys.ie
Conor Kenny
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Kennys Bookstore, Olney, Maryland, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
All books securely packaged. Some books ship from Ireland.