Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chris Fehrenbach Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Respiratory Centre, St Mary’s Hospital, Portsmouth, Hants
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Chronic obstructive airways disease is a chronic, progressive disorder characterised by airways obstruction. The author discusses the management of patients with this condition, and examines the use of bronchodilator therapy, inhaled steroids, smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Nursing Standard. 17, 10, 45-51. doi: 10.7748/ns2002.11.17.10.45.c3302

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chris.fehrenbach@porthosp.swest.nhs.uk

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Keywords :

Chronic illness. - Nursing care. - Respiratory system and disorders.

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20 November 2002 / Vol 17 issue 10

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