Handbook of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
By: P John Rees, Peter MA Calverley
Contributors: Calverley, P. M. A.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2001
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
ISBN-13: 9780203428689
Subjects: Obstructive Diseases; Treatment; Lungs
Description: Concentrating on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) through various different forms of treatment, this concise and practical handbook also covers causes and pathology of COPD, investigations and prevention.
Notes: Originally published in print: London : Martin Dunitz, c2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Book Cover; Title; Contents; About the authors; Glossary; Foreword; Definitions; Pathology of COPD; Diagnosis and investigations; Prevention of COPD; Overall approach to treatment; Bronchodilator treatment; Infection, antibiotics and vaccination; Anti-inflammatory therapy; Exacerbations of COPD; Treating the complications of COPD; Lifestyle modification; Index;