Product Description

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 in the UK and it is predicted to be the fifth most common cause of death by 2020. This practical reference guide answers over 250 questions about its causes, symptoms and the principles of treatment. It deals thoroughly with common concerns about living with COPD and its long term effects, enabling everyone affected to take control of their lives. A comprehensive appendix contains sources of professional, voluntary and peer support.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #306204 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Review
REVIEW: "provides authoritative and up-to-date information about all aspects of COPD diagnosis and care" - Peter Calverley, Professor of Medicine, University of Liverpool REVIEW: "This has been the best book I have ever read. It is so knowledgeable and well written, and, if I hadn't known, I would have thought that it had been written by a patient with COPD. Once again, congratulations on achieving this outstanding book." - Mrs J Whitworth, Manchester

Peter Calverley, Professor of Medicine, University of Liverpool
Provides authoritiative and up-to-date information about all
aspects of COPD diagnosis and care

Dr A.C. Miller, Consultant Physician, Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, Surrey
The book is excellent and I wish you every success with it.