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Recent Advances in the Pathophysiology of COPD

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Paperback, 234 blz. | Engels
Birkhäuser Basel | 0e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9783034896283
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Birkhäuser Basel 0e druk, 2012 9783034896283
Onderdeel van serie Progress in Inflammation Research
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranges amongst the commonest diseases in the world. The relentless progression of the disease causes a pressing need for a better understanding of and therapies for COPD. This volume provides state-of-the-art information on the pathophysiology of COPD including an outlook on new therapies. It is of interest to researchers and clinicians in academia as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.

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ISBN13:9783034896283
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:234
Uitgever:Birkhäuser Basel
Druk:0

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Genetics of COPD.- The pathology of COPD.- Lung function in COPD.- Computed tomography (CT) scans in COPD.- Oxidative stress in COPD.- Proteinases in COPD.- Mucus hypersecretion in COPD.- Induced sputum and BAL analysis in COPD.- Exhaled breath markers in COPD.- Systemic features of COPD.- Pulmonary rehabilitation.- New drugs for COPD based on advances in pathophysiology.

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