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Recent Advances in the Pathophysiology of COPD

Birkhäuser
  • Provides an excellent overview of the pathology and systemic features of COPD
  • New therapies based on advances in the pathophysiology of COPD are presented
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Progress in Inflammation Research (PIR)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Genetics of COPD

    • Jian-Qing He, Scott J. Tebbutt, Peter D. Paré
    Pages 1-19
  3. The pathology of COPD

    • Simonetta Baraldo, Renzo Zuin, Marina Saetta
    Pages 21-30
  4. Lung function in COPD

    • Frances Gilchrist, Onn Min Kon, Michael I. Polkey
    Pages 31-46
  5. Computed tomography (CT) scans in COPD

    • Rachel C. Tennant, Trevor T. Hansel, David M. Hansell
    Pages 47-60
  6. Oxidative Stress in COPD

    • Peter J. Barnes
    Pages 61-74
  7. Proteinases in COPD

    • Anita L. Sullivan, Robert A. Stockley
    Pages 75-99
  8. Mucus hypersecretion in COPD

    • Duncan F. Rogers
    Pages 101-119
  9. Induced sputum and BAL analysis in COPD

    • Vera M. Keatings, Clare M. O’Connor
    Pages 121-135
  10. Exhaled breath markers in COPD

    • Sergei A. Kharitonov, Peter J. Barnes
    Pages 137-154
  11. Systemic features of COPD

    • Alvar G. N. Agustí
    Pages 155-166
  12. Pulmonary rehabilitation

    • Annemie M. W. J. Schols, Emiel F. M. Wouters
    Pages 167-187
  13. New drugs for COPD based on advances in pathophysiology

    • Trevor T. Hansel, Rachel C. Tennant, Edward M. Erin, Andrew J. Tan, Peter J. Barnes
    Pages 189-226
  14. Back Matter

    Pages 227-231

About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • NHLI Clinical Studies Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK

    Trevor T. Hansel

  • Department of Thoraic Medicine National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, UK

    Peter J. Barnes

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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