Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical ManagementElsevier, 22 abr 2002 - 780 páginas 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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Inflammatory Cells and Extracellular Matrix | 89 |
Inflammatory Mediators and Pathways | 219 |
Pathogenic Mechanisms in Asthma and COPD | 341 |
Triggers of Asthma and COPD | 381 |
Clinical Assessment of Asthma and COPD | 445 |
Therapies for Asthma and COPD | 487 |
Clinical Management of Asthma and COPD | 673 |
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Otras ediciones - Ver todo
Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management Peter J. Barnes,Jeffrey M. Drazen,Stephen I. Rennard,Neil C. Thomson Vista previa restringida - 2009 |
Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management Peter J. Barnes,Jeffrey M. Drazen,Stephen I. Rennard,Neil C. Thomson Vista previa restringida - 2008 |
Asthma and Copd: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management Peter J. Barnes No hay ninguna vista previa disponible - 2002 |
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 16 - Anthonisen NR, Connett JE, Kiley JP, et al. Effects of smoking intervention and the use of an inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilator on the rate of decline of FEV,: The Lung Health Study.