The Management of COPD in Primary and Secondary Care

COPD is preventable and treatable, yet its low profile and late presentation means that many people are not diagnosed until the disease has progressed to a moderate or severe stage, where interventions are less effective. The education of all healthcare professionals is therefore essential in improving care for this patient group. It is not simply a disease of the airways; it also has cognitive and social aspects and if care is to be optimised it needs to be approached holistically. This book addresses a wide range of issues and includes a chapter on the patient’s perspective, written by a patient, which gives useful insights. It merits a place in the healthcare library.
Gill Hall, Chief Executive, Respiratory Education UK

CONTENTS INCLUDE:
• Pathological processes, aetiology and natural history
• The patient’s perspective
• Assessment and diagnosis
• Pharmacological management of chronic disease
• Managing an exacerbation in primary care
• Management of respiratory failure caused by exacerbation
• Smoking and smoking cessation
• Holistic issues
• Domiciliary oxygen therapy
• Pulmonary rehabilitation

Keywords: COPD, respiratory, asthma