Update on Pharmaceutical and Minimally Invasive Management Strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Joint Authors
Albertson, Timothy E.
Chan, Andrew L.
Rafii, Rokhsara
Louie, Samuel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating pulmonary disorder with systemic effects, and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
COPD patients not only develop respiratory limitations, but can also demonstrate systemic wasting, features of depression, and can succumb to social isolation.
Smoking cessation is crucial, and pharmacotherapy with bronchodilators is helpful in symptom management.
Inhaled corticosteroids may be beneficial in some patients.
In addition, pulmonary rehabilitation and palliative care are important components under the right clinical circumstance.
This review highlights current guidelines and management strategies for COPD and emphasizes novel pharmacotherapy and minimally invasive (nonsurgical) lung-volume reduction interventions that may prove to be of significant benefit in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rafii, Rokhsara& Albertson, Timothy E.& Louie, Samuel& Chan, Andrew L.. 2011. Update on Pharmaceutical and Minimally Invasive Management Strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pulmonary Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457974
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rafii, Rokhsara…[et al.]. Update on Pharmaceutical and Minimally Invasive Management Strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pulmonary Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rafii, Rokhsara& Albertson, Timothy E.& Louie, Samuel& Chan, Andrew L.. Update on Pharmaceutical and Minimally Invasive Management Strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pulmonary Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457974
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457974