ABC of COPD

Currie, Graeme P.

Book Information
Edition:	2nd
Publisher:	BMJ Publishing
ISBN:	1-4443-3388-7 (1444333887)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4443-3388-6 (9781444333886)
New Edition:	1-119-21285-5
Format:	British
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	12/10
Bookstore Series:	ABC Series (See all titles)
Weight:	0.67 Lbs.
Pages:	88
Carton Quantity:	18
Subject Class:	R-M (Respiratory Medicine)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	ABC Series
Discipline:	Respiratory Sys
Subject Definition:	Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
NLM Class:	WF 600
LC Class:	RC776
Abstract:	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive, largely irreversible lung condition characterised by airflow obstruction. Although cigarette smoking is the single most important risk factor in its development, other associations and risk factors are thought to have increasing relevance throughout the world. COPD is usually managed in primary care, although it is commonly under-diagnosed, and is one of the most common medical conditions necessitating admission to hospital. The second edition of the ABC of COPD provides the entire multidisciplinary team with a reliable, up-to-date and accessible account of COPD. Extensively updated by experienced clinicians -including new chapters on spirometry, inhalers, oxygen, death, dying and end of life issues - this ABC is an authoritative and practical guide for general practitioners, practice nurses, specialist nurses, medical students, paramedical staff, junior doctors, non-specialist doctors and all other health professionals working in both primary and secondary care.

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