Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations. This text also addresses imaging and how it plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and study of exacerbations. Written by todays top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: is formatted into separate sections covering imaging diagnosis and treatment, making this text practical and easy-to-use examines current and breakthrough pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments includes COPD-causing exacerbations such as viral and bacterial infections discusses the negative environmental factors relating to COPD