Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Abbreviations.

1 The Background to COPD.

2 Presentation of COPD.

3 Diagnosis and Patient Assessment.

4 Investigations to Diagnose COPD.

5 Nonpharmacological Management of Patients with COPD.

6 Pharmacological Management of Patients with Stable COPD.

7 Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD.

8 Other Treatments in the Management of COPD.

9 COPD and Its Effects on Activities of Living.

10 Palliative Care in Patients with COPD.

11 Specialist Support within Primary Care for Patients with COPD.

Glossary.

References.

Useful addresses.

Index.