Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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Editor:
| Martin, Richard J. |
Author:
| Kraft, Monica |
Series title: | Lung Biology in Health and Disease Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8247-0371-4 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2000 |
Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $159.95 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the therapies used for treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) separately and in combination, covering beta-agonists, theophylline, leukotriene modifiers, and anticholinergics.Highlights the importance of specific time dosing of medications!Revealing what medications to use and when to prescribe them, Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- emphasizes anti-inflammatory therapy- compares and contrasts the...
More DescriptionThis book examines the therapies used for treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) separately and in combination, covering beta-agonists, theophylline, leukotriene modifiers, and anticholinergics.Highlights the importance of specific time dosing of medications!Revealing what medications to use and when to prescribe them, Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- emphasizes anti-inflammatory therapy- compares and contrasts the side effects and efficacy of titration and various combinations- covers the steroid-sparing effect of combining inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta 2-agonists- includes over 1100 references that clarify outcomes among several different agents- details the mechanisms of inhaled glucocorticoid action- and more!Written by clinicians who are experts in the pharmacological agents discussed, Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is critical for pulmonologists, clinical immunologists/allergists, pharmacologists, internists, family practice physicians, pediatricians, and hospital interns and residents.