Fast Facts
- ISBN-10
- 1905832141
- ISBN-13
- 9781905832149
- Series
- Fast Facts
- Pages
- 134
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Author
- W. MacNee
Description
Recent guidelines recognise that diagnosis and treatment of COPD in the early stages can offer significant benefits for the patient. The aim of this book is to provide physicians with the information they need to make that accurate diagnosis and offer early, appropriate treatment. The topics covered include treatment to reduce symptoms, improving lung function and reducing exacerbations, imaging, smoking cessation, therapy and future trends.
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