Contemporary Therapeutic Methods for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors:
A. Bortlová
Authors‘ workplace:
I. klinika tuberkulózy a respiračních nemocí 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2007; 146: 919-921
Category:
Review Article
Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CHOPN) has worldwide increasing prevalence and mortality. It represents significant medicinal and also economical problem. With the rising incidence of CHOPN both the direct and indirect costs are increasing. World initiative (GOLD) struggles to improve prevention and treatment of CHOPN. Present recommendations relay on the proved findings on the pathogenesis of CHOPN and from the contemporary experience with the most effective therapy.
Key words:
stabilised CHOPN, treatment strategy.
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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental HygienistArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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