Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasingly important health problem world-wide. Whereas most other leading diseases have shown a decline in the past decades, COPD morbidity and mortality is on a steady increase. Exacerbations are usually defined as an increase in cough, a change in the colour or quantity of sputum, and a worsening dyspnea. The role of bacterial infections and the efficacy of antimicrobial therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECD) is still controversial. Exacerbations of chronic bronchitis are a common occurrence in clinical practice and are a leading cause of antibiotic prescription among respiratory infections. It is still uncertain whether each new exacerbation may deteriorate the natural history of chronic bronchitis. Undoubtedly, every episode includes a temporary worsening in lung function and may therefore pose the threat of respiratory failure or death in more severely obstructed patients.
| Autorius: | F. Blasi, L. Allegra, |
| Leidėjas: | Springer Milan |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2000 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 108 |
| ISBN-10: | 8847000661 |
| ISBN-13: | 9788847000667 |
| Formatas: | 235 x 155 x 7 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
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