100 Questions & Answers About COPD [Paperback]

Campion Quinn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0763736384 | ISBN-13: 978-0763736385 | Edition: 1

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disabling and potentially fatal illness affecting more than 13 million people and is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COPD, the number and type of diagnosis and treatment options can be overwhelming. This invaluable resource offers the guidance and advice you need. Written by a prominent physician and leader in patient support for this devastating lung disease, with commentary from an actual COPD patient, 100 Questions & Answers About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions, including diagnosis, medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment options, how to work with your physician to improve your health and avoid hospitalizations, cautions and pre-cautions, smoking cessation, psychological issues, and much more.

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About the Author

Dr Campion Quinn MD, is a board certified internist and geriatrician working in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (October 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763736384
• ISBN-13: 978-0763736385
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Respiratory

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 100 Questions & Answers About COPD, January 7, 2008

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Kailani Gerych (Cowen, WV. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Questions & Answers About COPD (Paperback)

EXCELLENT BOOK - 100 Questions & Answers About COPD. I was diagnosed with COPD with chronic bronchitis and wanted to get a book to help me understand this disease. This book did just that and i was glad that i purchased it - i would recommend this book to anyone who wants to be more informed concerning COPD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All you need to know about your illnsess., December 24, 2008

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Romoto (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Questions & Answers About COPD (Paperback)

A unique way to learn about the problems you might encounter with COPD. Very comprehensive and worth the money.