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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations / edited by Jadwiga A. Wedzicha, Fernando J. Martinez.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Lung biology in health and disease ; v. 228.Publication details: New York : Informa Healthcare, c2009.Description: xxv, 438 pages. : illustrations. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781420070866
  • 142007086X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC776.O3.C47 2009
NLM classification:
  • W1
Online resources:
Contents:
CONTENTS Part I: Introduction. 1. Definitions and severity of COPD exacerbations -- 2. Epidemiology of COPD exacerbations -- 3. Differential diagnosis of COPD exacerbations -- PART II: Mechanisms and Pathophysiology. 4. Symptom changes at exacerbations -- 5. Airway pathology at exacerbations -- 6. Airway and systemic inflammatory markers at exacerbation -- 7. Pathophysiology of acute exacerbations of COPD -- 8. Systemic consequences of COPD exacerbations -- 9. Mechanisms of respiratory failure at exacerbations -- 10. Role of respiratory viral infection at exacerbation -- 11. Do airway bacteria cause COPD exacerbations? -- 12. Interactions of airway pathogens and inflammatory processes -- 13. Role of co-morbidity at COPD exacerbations -- 14. Environmental causes of exacerbations -- 15. Mechanisms and pathophysiological changes in alpha-1 AT deficiency exacerbations -- 16. Animal models of COPD exacerbations -- 17. Comparison of asthma and COPD exacerbations -- Part III: Impact of Exacerbations. 18. Risk factors for hospital admission -- 19. Effect of exacerbations on disease progression and mortality -- 20. Health economic consequences of COPD exacerbations -- Part IV: Management of the Acute Exacerbation. 21. Use of bronchodilators and mucolytics at COPD exacerbations -- 22. Corticosteroids in the management of acute exacerbations -- 23. Antibiotic therapy at COPD exacerbations -- 24. Non invasive ventilatory support in acute exacerbations of COPD -- 25. Invasive ventilation and weaning at COPD exacerbation -- 26. Oxygen therapy at exacerbations -- 27. End of life issues and COPD exacerbations -- 28. Novel models of care for COPD exacerbations -- 29. Physiotherapy airway clearance at exacerbation -- 30. COPD exacerbation and pulmonary rehabilitation -- Part V: Prevention of COPD Exacerbation. 31. Pharmacological prevention of COPD exacerbations -- 32. Early intervention and self-management in exacerbation prevention -- 33. Immunological interventions -- 34. Home mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy -- Part VI: Issues for Studies of COPD Exacerbations. 35. Design of trials for COPD exacerbations -- 36. Statistical considerations for COPD exacerbation trials -- 37. Future development in COPD exacerbations.
Summary: 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 today 's top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations -- is formatted into separate sections covering imaging diagnosis and treatment, making this text practical and easy-to-useexamines current and breakthrough pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatmentsincludes COPD-causing exacerbations such as viral and bacterial infectionsdiscusses the negative environmental factors relating to COPD
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
Part I: Introduction.
1. Definitions and severity of COPD exacerbations --
2. Epidemiology of COPD exacerbations --
3. Differential diagnosis of COPD exacerbations --
PART II: Mechanisms and Pathophysiology.
4. Symptom changes at exacerbations --
5. Airway pathology at exacerbations --
6. Airway and systemic inflammatory markers at exacerbation --
7. Pathophysiology of acute exacerbations of COPD --
8. Systemic consequences of COPD exacerbations --
9. Mechanisms of respiratory failure at exacerbations --
10. Role of respiratory viral infection at exacerbation --
11. Do airway bacteria cause COPD exacerbations? --
12. Interactions of airway pathogens and inflammatory processes --
13. Role of co-morbidity at COPD exacerbations --
14. Environmental causes of exacerbations --
15. Mechanisms and pathophysiological changes in alpha-1 AT deficiency exacerbations --
16. Animal models of COPD exacerbations --
17. Comparison of asthma and COPD exacerbations --
Part III: Impact of Exacerbations.
18. Risk factors for hospital admission --
19. Effect of exacerbations on disease progression and mortality --
20. Health economic consequences of COPD exacerbations --
Part IV: Management of the Acute Exacerbation.
21. Use of bronchodilators and mucolytics at COPD exacerbations --
22. Corticosteroids in the management of acute exacerbations --
23. Antibiotic therapy at COPD exacerbations --
24. Non invasive ventilatory support in acute exacerbations of COPD --
25. Invasive ventilation and weaning at COPD exacerbation --
26. Oxygen therapy at exacerbations --
27. End of life issues and COPD exacerbations --
28. Novel models of care for COPD exacerbations --
29. Physiotherapy airway clearance at exacerbation --
30. COPD exacerbation and pulmonary rehabilitation --
Part V: Prevention of COPD Exacerbation.
31. Pharmacological prevention of COPD exacerbations --
32. Early intervention and self-management in exacerbation prevention --
33. Immunological interventions --
34. Home mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy --
Part VI: Issues for Studies of COPD Exacerbations.
35. Design of trials for COPD exacerbations --
36. Statistical considerations for COPD exacerbation trials --
37. Future development in COPD 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 today 's top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations -- is formatted into separate sections covering imaging diagnosis and treatment, making this text practical and easy-to-useexamines current and breakthrough pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatmentsincludes COPD-causing exacerbations such as viral and bacterial infectionsdiscusses the negative environmental factors relating to COPD

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