The In Clinical Practice series aims to provide expert information at your fingertips - concise handbooks organised in a straightforward way. The series is designed to meet the needs of GPs, junior doctors, practice nurses and other primary care providers. The books will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from clinical experts in the field, to assist with treatment decisions.
In Clinical Practice:: COPD and Asthma is a practical and clear-cut handbook aimed at the primary care practitioner dealing with these common respiratory complaints. The book is designed for easy use with straightforward sections individually referenced. Asthma and COPD are presented in distinct sections, as they are clearly different disease processes with dissimilar causes and treatments.
ASTHMA Definition; Epidemiology; Aetiology; Pathophysiology; Signs and symptoms- what it means to patients Diagnosis; Prevention; Treatment; Future Developments; Clinical cases- child/adult/mixed diseases
COPD Definition; Epidemiology; Aetiology; Diagnosis; Prevention; Treatment; Oxygen Therapy Psychological and social issues; Exacerbations; Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Nebuliser Assessment Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; When to refer; Education/Travel Advice; Future Developments; Clinical cases- mild/moderate/severe disease; Appendices; Useful addresses; Index
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