Barnett, Margaret, 1956-

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care / Margaret Barnett. - Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, c2006. - xiv, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-196) and index.

The background to COPD -- Presentation of COPD -- Diagnosis and pati ent assessment -- Investigations to diagnose COPD -- Nonpharmacological management of patients with COPD -- Pharmacological management of pati ents with stable COPD -- Management of acute exacerbations of COPD -- O ther treatments in the management of COPD -- COPD and its effects on ac tivities of living -- Palliative care in patients with COPD -- Speciali st support within primary care for patients with COPD.

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Primary Health Care--methods.
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--diagnosis.
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--therapy.
Activities of Daily Living.

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