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Cough: Causes, Mechanisms and Therapy

ISBN: 978-0-470-75503-7

April 2008

Wiley-Blackwell

320 pages

Description
Cough is the most familiar symptom of respiratory disease, and a problem which general practitioners must deal with on a daily basis. This timely volume draws together a wealth of recent research into the mechanisms, pharmacology and therapies for cough, and places these in clinical context. The text incorporates guidelines on the most common causes of cough, discusses treatments and pitfalls in management, summarizes current research on physiology, pharmacology and treatment of cough, and gives practical advice on diagnosis and management issues for the clinician.

Cough: Causes, Mechanisms and Therapy is the most comprehensive, up-to-date account of the subject. It will update clinical and basic medical scientists, and promote future research. Readers are encouraged to implement the clinical implications of the discussion into routine practice. This volume will appeal to all those involved in the treatment of respiratory disease, particularly those in hospital respiratory units, and will also be of use to interested general practitioners.

About the Author

Fan Chung is Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Head of Experimental Studies Medicine at National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, and is Consultant Physician at the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, London.

Features
* Highly practical advice on management issues for the clinician
* Incorporates guidelines on the most common causes of cough, treatments and pitfalls in management
* Summarises current research on mechanisms, pharmacology and therapy of cough
* Provides guidance on how to accurately diagnose between acute, subacute and chronic cough