Managing COPD [electronic resource] / by Richard EK Russell, Paul A Ford, Peter J. Barnes, Sarah Russell.

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Russell, Richard EK [author.]

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Publisher: Tarporley : Springer Healthcare Ltd. : Imprint: Springer Healthcare, 2013Edition: 3rd ed. 2013Description: X, 92 p. 16 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781907673528

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:

616.2 23

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RC705-779

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Contents:

Introduction -- Epidemiology, risk factors and pathophysiology -- The clinical consultation -- Management strategies -- Palliative care in COPD -- The future of COPD.

In: Springer eBooksSummary: The book includes recommendations for COPD from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in-depth guide on the management of COPD, concentrating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as how healthcare professionals can intervene and educate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the onset of severe symptoms.

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Introduction -- Epidemiology, risk factors and pathophysiology -- The clinical consultation -- Management strategies -- Palliative care in COPD -- The future of COPD.

The book includes recommendations for COPD from published guidelines (eg, the GOLD, ATS, and NICE guidelines) and presents them in the context of relevant clinical treatment issues. This is an in-depth guide on the management of COPD, concentrating on the impact of COPD on a patient as well as how healthcare professionals can intervene and educate the patient at an early stage and thereby slow the onset of severe symptoms.