Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranges amongst the commonest diseases in the world. The relentless progression of the disease causes a pressing need for a better understanding of and therapies for COPD. This volume provides state-of-the-art information on the pathophysiology of COPD including an outlook on new therapies. It is of interest to researchers and clinicians in academia as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.
ISBN: | 9783764369149 |
Publication date: | 17th December 2003 |
Author: | T T Hansel, Peter J Barnes |
Publisher: | Birkhauser an imprint of Birkhäuser Basel |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 250 pages |
Series: | Progress in Inflammation Research |
Genres: |
Respiratory medicine Immunology Physiology Pathology Pharmacology Cellular biology (cytology) |