COPD Clinical Perspectives

• Andere auteurs: Panos, Ralph J. (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: IntechOpen 2014
• Onderwerpen: Dermatology; Respiratory medicine
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an increasingly recognized cause of morbidity and mortality. Over the next 10 years, deaths due to COPD are expected to increase by 30% and, by 2030, COPD is estimated to be the third leading cause of death worldwide. Research into the pathophysiology...