| Bronchiectasis: The Embarc Manual 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Chalmers, James (Editor), Polverino, Eva (Editor), Aliberti, Stefano (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319614517 ISBN-13: 9783319614519 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $123.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine - Medical | Infectious Diseases - Medical | Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy |
| Dewey: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.35" W x 9.47" (1.59 lbs) 342 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book presents state of the art knowledge and practice in the rapidly developing field of bronchiectasis not due to cystic fibrosis. The focus is especially on diagnosis and existing and emerging therapies, but the book also covers a wide range of other key topics, from pathophysiology, histopathology, and immunology through to pulmonary rehabilitation, nursing care, and management in primary care and pediatric settings. While non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis was formerly regarded as an "orphan" disease, international data reveal an increase in its prevalence in recent years. Accordingly, there has been renewed interest in the disease, resulting in more clinical research and the development of new treatments. The impact of bronchiectasis on healthcare systems is substantial and it has a clear attributable mortality. In covering all aspects of the disease, this book will be of interest to respiratory, internal medicine, and infectious disease fellows as well as specialists, final-year medical students, nurses and physiotherapists. The authors are leading experts and chairs of the steering committee of EMBARC, the first truly international bronchiectasis network. |