Asthma, Copd, and Overlap: A Case-Based Overview of Similarities and Differences: A Case-Based Overview of Similarities and Differences Contributor(s): Bernstein, Jonathan A. (Editor), Boulet, Louis-Philippe (Editor), Wechsler MD Mmsc, Michael E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1498758371 ISBN-13: 9781498758376 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Clinical Medicine - Medical | Family & General Practice - Medical | Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine |
Physical Information: 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: Using illustrative case examples, this book thoroughly reviews similarities and differences between asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the overlap syndrome. It is important to highlight the distinctions because these commonly encountered conditions in respiratory and primary care share many similarities but have important differences often mistaken for each other. This can have serious implications for treatment, particularly as new treatments are targeted at specific phenotypes of the diseases. This practical guide shows how to distinguish between the diseases on a pathological and clinical basis so that appropriate management and treatment may be pursued. |