Main description:

"The Atlas of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease" is a comprehensive collection of high-quality images covering all areas of COPD. Included are radiographic images, flow charts, schematics, anatomic illustrations, graphs, tables, charts, and slides of pathologic and histologic specimens. Each figure is accompanied by an informative legend that fully explains the image and its importance. From epidemiology, pathophysiology, and genetics to imaging, therapy, rehabilitation, and comorbidities, the Atlas covers all topics vital to the study of COPD. The striking, four-color format combined with the breadth of information it contains make this book an invaluable resource for all professionals involved in the study and treatment of COPD.

Contents:

Frontmatter.- Preface.- The worldwide epidemic of COPD.- Clinical Diagnosis and GOLD guidelines.- Pathophysiology of COPD.- Clinical Physiology of COPD.- Genetics and Racial/Ethnic/Gender Characteristics of COPD.- Clinical Phenotypes of COPD.- Radiologic Phenotypes.- Pathologic Phenotypes.- Therapy of COPD-Bronchodilatoras.- Therapy of COPD-Anti Inflammatories.- Theraphy of COPD-Oxygen Therapy.- Pulmonary Rehabilitation.- Exacerbations/Hospital Admissions.- Co-Morbidities of COPD.