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Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management

By Peter J. Barnes , Jeffrey M. Drazen , Stephen Rennard , Neil C. Thomson,

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2002
ISBN
0120790289, 9780120790289, 9781429478137
Open Library ID
OL7325578M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
18 MB (18613811 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
751\751
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which encompasses both chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is one of the most common respiratory conditions of adults in the developed world. Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management provides a unique, authoritative comparison of asthma and COPD. Written and edited by the world's leading experts, it is a comprehensive review of the most recent understanding of the basic mechanisms of both conditions, specifically comparing their etiology, pathogenesis, and treatments. * Highlights distinguishing features between asthma and COPD* Reviews benefits and limitations of current therapies* Summarises key information in two-colour artwork * Extensively referenced to primary literature

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