ABSTRACT

Three diseases are involved in most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. All of these diseases are growing in prevalence in the Western world, most likely as a consequence of increased environmental pollution and increased exposure to allergens. Reviewing current treatment options, Therap

chapter 6|17 pages

The clinical use of anticholinergics

chapter 11|19 pages

Corticosteroids: clinical use

chapter 14|20 pages

Antioxidants and COPD

chapter 15|17 pages

Antiprotease therapy

chapter 16|40 pages

Mucoactive drugs