Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in primary care / Margaret Barnett.

The background to COPD
Presentation of COPD
Diagnosis and patient assessment
Investigations to diagnose COPD
Nonpharmacological management of patients with COPD
Pharmacological management of patients with stable COPD
Management of acute exacerbations of COPD
Other treatments in the management of COPD
COPD and its effects on activities of living
Palliative care in patients with COPD
Specialist support within primary care for patients with COPD.