Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous collection of respiratory syndromes with overlapping manifestations. As well as the characteristic shortness of breath, the disease is associated with a number of comorbidities that can present major clinical problems for the individual. Fast Facts: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an invaluable resource for all healthcare professionals, full of practical information on the early recognition, stabilization and successful management of this multifaceted disease.
Table of contents:
Pathology and pathogenesis
Etiology and natural history
Clinical features
Lung function tests
Imaging
Smoking cessation
Therapy in stable disease
Acute exacerbations of COPD
Future trends
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"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 (review from previous edition).
