Cough causes, mechanisms, and therapy

• Other Authors: Chung, K. Fan 1951- (Editor), Widdicombe, John G. (Editor), Boushey, Homer A. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, Massachusetts Blackwell Pub. 2003
• Subjects: Cough
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• Physical Description: xii, 304 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781405116343; 140511634X

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