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Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of COPD®

Respiratory Diseases

Code: COPD
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Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of COPD^®

More than 16 million Americans are estimated to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that interferes with normal breathing and has become the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. This practice-based reference by two leading pulmonary experts provides clinicians with the latest, clinically relevant information about pathology and pathophysiology, management, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for COPD. 198 pages.

Antonio Anzueto, MD

Professor of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center
Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
San Antonio, Texas

Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS

Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Medical Director, Lung Volume Reduction Program, and Pulmonary Diagnostic Services
Director, Cough/Dyspnea Clinic
Associate Director, Bronchoscopy Service
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
University of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Chapter 1: Definition and Classification of Severity
Chapter 2: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Natural History
Chapter 3: Pathology and Pathophysiology
Chapter 4: Assessment of Disease
Chapter 5: Reducing of Risk Factors
Chapter 6: Management of Stable COPD
Chapter 7: Nonpharmacologic Therapy
Chapter 8: Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Chapter 9: Quality of Life and Ethical Considerations
Index