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Christine Jones, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Kings College Hospital, London, UK.
Caroline Mooney, Community Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Luton Treatment Centre, UK.
List of Contributors | p. vii |
Preface | p. ix |
Introduction | p. xi |
Pathophysiology | p. 1 |
Diagnosing COPD | p. 13 |
Symptom Management | p. 27 |
Pharmacological Management | p. 27 |
Adherence/Concordance | p. 38 |
Nebulised Therapy at Home | p. 41 |
Long-term Oxygen Therapy | p. 49 |
Surgical Interventions | p. 56 |
Smoking Cessation | p. 65 |
Pulmonary Rehabilitation | p. 85 |
Quality of Life | p. 113 |
Fatigue Management | p. 113 |
Nutrition and Healthy Eating | p. 120 |
Continence | p. 124 |
Sleep | p. 130 |
Travel and Holidays | p. 135 |
Vaccinations | p. 140 |
Sexuality | p. 146 |
Psychological Needs and Intervention | p. 157 |
Management of COPD in the Community | p. 175 |
Management of Acute Exacerbations in Hospital | p. 191 |
Non-Invasive Ventilation | p. 207 |
End-of-Life Care | p. 219 |
The Future for the Care and Management of Individuals with COPD | p. 237 |
Glossary | p. 243 |
Useful Organisations | p. 253 |
Index | p. 261 |
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