Description
Book SynopsisUntil recently COPD was largely neglected by health professionals and viewed as the Cinderella of respiratory conditions. Many patients were seen as heart-sink cases with a self-inflicted disease.
Table of ContentsForeword by Dr Rupert Jones.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Abbreviations.
1 The Background to COPD.
2 Presentation of COPD.
3 Diagnosis and Patient Assessment.
4 Investigations to Diagnose COPD.
5 Nonpharmacological Management of Patients with COPD.
6 Pharmacological Management of Patients with Stable COPD.
7 Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD.
8 Other Treatments in the Management of COPD.
9 COPD and Its Effects on Activities of Living.
10 Palliative Care in Patients with COPD.
11 Specialist Support within Primary Care for Patients with COPD.
Glossary.
References.
Useful addresses.
Index.
