학술논문

Comprehensive respiratory assessment in advanced COPD: a 'campus to clinic' translational framework.
Document Type
Opinion
Source
Thorax. Aug2015, Vol. 70 Issue 8, p805-808. 4p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.
Subject
*OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases
*LUNG disease treatment
*ARTIFICIAL respiration
*LUNG volume
Language
ISSN
0040-6376
Abstract
The authors discusses development and implementation of comprehensive respiratory assessment in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Topics discussed include features of COPD, available therapies for COPD like lung volume reduction therapies and non-invasive ventilation, care of patients with COPD by managing symptoms and recommendations of the National Health Service of Great Britain regarding assessment of COPD and prominence of disease phenotyping and personalized care.