Chronic respiratory illness / Simon J. Williams.
Chronic respiratory illness / Simon J. Williams.
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London ; New York : Routledge, 1993.
Date
1993.
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N362.1962/1
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English
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x, 145 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. Chronic obstructive airways disease: clinical nature and epidemiology -- 2. The subjective experience and management of symptoms -- 3. Medical care -- 4. Practical problems of daily life -- 5. Problems of work and income -- 6. Social and family life -- 7. Conclusions and policy implications.
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Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge, 1993.
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England
Date Published
1993.
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Summary
Chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD: bronchitis, emphysema and chronic asthma) is a major medical, psychological, social and economic problem. Breathlessness is one of the most distressing and disabling symptoms of COAD, and it has long been apparent that the condition results in impaired quality of life. Drawing upon sociological and psychol...
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Chronic respiratory illness / Simon J. Williams.
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Experience of illness.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [135]-140) and index.
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N362.1962/1
Record Identifier
74VKvPBRyWlg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKvPBRyWlg
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ISBN
0415096979 (HB)
9780415076579 (PB)
0415076579 (PB)
9780415096973 (HB)
DDC
362.1962
MMS ID
991021442249702626
