NICE guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a review

Article Abstract:

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has provided new management strategies for the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Diagnosis, smoking cessation, inhaled therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, exacerbations, non-invasive ventilation and multidisciplinary working, which are the seven priorities identified by the new guidelines, are discussed.

United States, Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, United Kingdom. National Institute for Clinical Excellence

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Lifesaver or life sentence?

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the treatment of patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with long-term oxygen therapy. The assessment of patients in the home and follow up visits are discussed.

Usage, Oxygen therapy

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End-stage non-malignant lung disease guidelines

Article Abstract:

Palliative care, concerned with improving the quality of care for terminally ill patients and their families has been examined with reference to non-malignant lung disease.

United Kingdom, Methods, Palliative treatment, Palliative care, Practice guidelines (Medicine)

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