Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

by William Macnee and Peter M.A. Calverley

Book Overview

This book provides practising clinicians with the relevant information for the diagnosis and management of COPD patients. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or chronic bronchitis and emphysema) is a common cause of lost work days and ranks high in the list of causes of death. This volume covers all aspects of the disease. After discussing basic science, the emphasis is on the clinical management of these patients. It discusses specific problems,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0412464500
• ISBN13: 9780412464508
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 579 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"