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Book Synopsis
Until 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 Contents
Foreword 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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary

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      Publisher: Wiley
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/24/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780470019849, 978-0470019849
      ISBN10: 0470019840
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Until 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 Contents
      Foreword 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.

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