By
David Halpin, MD, Consultant Physician and Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Exeter, UK
Description
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common diseases in the developed world, and a major cause of morbidity
and mortality. As there is no cure, many doctors assume they can do little for patients presenting with this distressing condition, but
in fact, new pharmacological therapies giving symptomatic relief and management techniques such as pulmonary rehabilitation can greatly
improve patients' quality of life. This book, written by a respiratory specialist in accessible Q and A format provides up-to-date, evidence-based
information to enable the primary care practitioner to better understand and treat patients with COPD. It will provide authoritative
information for family doctors, patients and their carers, in an attractive and easy to read presentation.
Included in series
Your Questions Answered
Audience:
The books are designed for general practitioners and other health practitioners providing front line care (including nurses)They also
provide informative sources of information for informed patients and their families and carers
