Ebook: Recent Advances in the Pathophysiology of COPD

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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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Genetics of COPD....Pages 1-19
The pathology of COPD....Pages 21-30
Lung function in COPD....Pages 31-46
Computed tomography (CT) scans in COPD....Pages 47-60
Oxidative Stress in COPD....Pages 61-74
Proteinases in COPD....Pages 75-99
Mucus hypersecretion in COPD....Pages 101-119
Induced sputum and BAL analysis in COPD....Pages 121-135
Exhaled breath markers in COPD....Pages 137-154
Systemic features of COPD....Pages 155-166
Pulmonary rehabilitation....Pages 167-187
New drugs for COPD based on advances in pathophysiology....Pages 189-226
Back Matter....Pages 227-231

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Genetics of COPD....Pages 1-19
The pathology of COPD....Pages 21-30
Lung function in COPD....Pages 31-46
Computed tomography (CT) scans in COPD....Pages 47-60
Oxidative Stress in COPD....Pages 61-74
Proteinases in COPD....Pages 75-99
Mucus hypersecretion in COPD....Pages 101-119
Induced sputum and BAL analysis in COPD....Pages 121-135
Exhaled breath markers in COPD....Pages 137-154
Systemic features of COPD....Pages 155-166
Pulmonary rehabilitation....Pages 167-187
New drugs for COPD based on advances in pathophysiology....Pages 189-226
Back Matter....Pages 227-231
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