03739nam 22005894a 450 991014325740332120170816142944.01-280-19678-597866101967840-470-70953-70-470-75519-91-4051-4016-X(CKB)1000000000351705(EBL)228525(OCoLC)71016693(SSID)ssj0000122051(PQKBManifestationID)11134691(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000122051(PQKBWorkID)10122381(PQKB)11693658(MiAaPQ)EBC228525(EXLCZ)99100000000035170520021011d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrChronic obstructive pulmonary disease[electronic resource] critical debates /edited by Mike Pearson, Wisia WedzichaMalden, Mass. Blackwell Sciencec2003 (2004 printing)1 online resource (262 p.)Challenges InDescription based upon print version of record.0-632-05972-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.The aetiology and epidemiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / John A. Corless -- Why do only a few smokers develop COPD? / Nikos M. Siafakas, Eleni Tzortzaki, and Demosthenes Bouros -- How should COPD be diagnosed? / Mike G. Pearson -- Is it possible for spirometry to become a universal measurement? / David Bellamy -- Assessment of disability: what test, or combination of tests, should be used? / Denis E. O'Donnell -- Do older patients with COPD need a different approach? / Martin Connolly -- Do COPD patients develop particular problems in sleep? / Walter T. McNicholas -- Is it possible to help people stop smoking? / James A.R. Friend -- Bronchodilators in stable COPD, which one when? / Ronan O'Driscoll -- Inhaled steriods, do they still have a role? / Jørgen Vestbo -- What are the future treatments for COPD? / Peter Barnes -- What is the role of rehabilitation in COPD? / P. Wijkstra, N. ten Hacken, J. Wempe, G. Koeter -- Oxygen therapy, is it possible to prescribe rationally and objectively? / Louise Restrick -- Lung volume reduction surgery: what is the role of surgery? / R. Goldstein -- What is an acute exacerbation of COPD? / Wisia Wedzicha -- Which patients with acute COPD exacerbation should receive ventilatory support? / M. Sircar, M. Elliott -- What constitutes success in COPD management? What facilities should be provided to cope with COPD? / Mike Pearson, Wisia Wedzicha.This book brings a new approach to the subject of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, highlighting the current areas of controversy and debate. It addresses many of the key issues surrounding the diseases, its causes, clinical assessment and management. Internationally renowned experts critically appraise the literature and combine this with their own clinical and research experience to present an informed view of a wide range of issues. Arguments are therefore supported by the most recently available evidence. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Critical Debates proChallenges InLungsDiseases, ObstructiveElectronic books.LungsDiseases, Obstructive.346.4102616.24Pearson MikeFRCP.939636Wedzicha Jadwiga Anna939637MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910143257403321Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2118283UNINA