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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254270303321

Autore

Nathan Steven D

Titolo

Guide to Clinical Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / / by Steven D Nathan, A Whitney Brown, Christopher S King

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Adis, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-32794-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 123 p. 18 illus., 12 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

616.2

Soggetti

Respiratory organs—Diseases

Pneumology/Respiratory System

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

Overview of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Clinical presentation and diagnosis -- Diseases that mimic idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Pathogenesis idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Prognosis, clinical course, and monitoring of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Comorbidities and complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- Non-pharmacologic management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- The future of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Sommario/riassunto

This clinically focused pocket guide offers a concise yet complete overview of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, covering the most recent information on aspects such as pathophysiology, management, treatment, and clinical trials. The text is easily accessible and offers pulmonologists and other health care professionals with an excellent quick reference tool. Full color images and figures enhance and summarize key aspects of the text. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that affects the alveoli and leads to serious lung damage, and the idiopathic nature of this disease means that the origin or cause is unknown. This disease is relatively rare, affecting 3 in 10,000 people, but it is becoming more common. Physicians should be aware of the early stages and symptoms of this disease so management strategies can be implemented quickly, and the best treatment can be administered.