Recent Advances in the Pathophysiology of COPD (Progress in Inflammation Research)
Contributors: Trevor T. Hansel (Editor); Peter J. Barnes (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel
Published: February 20, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9783764369149
Subjects: Respiratory medicine; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Medical; Internal Medicine; Medical / Nursing; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obs; Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine; Life Sciences - Biology - General; COPD; CT imaging; Medical / Internal Medicine; Medical / Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine; Medical : Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine; Science : Life Sciences - Biology - General; exhaled breath markers; genetics; mucus secretion; Diseases, Obstructive; physiopathology; Pathophysiology; Chemotherapy; Lungs
First sentence: The prevalence of COPD is increasing worldwide and has become the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Description: "This volume provides state-of-the-art information on the pathophysiology of COPD, including an outlook on potential new therapies. It is of interest to researchers and health professionals involved in the care of patients with COPD, as well as scientists seeking new therapies in the pharmaceutical industry."--BOOK JACKET.