By: Liu Wei-sheng & Lin Lin
Pages: 425
Book Type: Hardcover book

ISBN: 978-7-117-09112-1
Year Published: 2007

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma are commonly seen respiratory diseases that severely influence a patient's health and quality of life. Throughout the centuries, Chinese medical doctors have recognized the importance of these diseases and have accumulated rich clinical experience and a wealth of practical information. Using holistic methods Chinese medicine is able to help restore normal function to the respiratory system, inhibit inflammatory cells and mediators, decrease airway hyper-reactivity and pulmonary hypertension, improve pulmonary ventilation function and blood circulation, and adjust organic immunity. Our edition board has refined  refines and summarizes the available literature on clinical diagnosis and treatment by referencing the clinical experience of doctors past and present and citing current research results. This book is an essential  handbook for those treating COPD and bronchial asthma.

A part of the comprehensive series of The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine, this book aims to guide the reader through the complexity of clinical practice. Inside are detailed discusses on the clinical experience of renowned physician from ancient and  modern times that will enable the practitioner to become more adept at accurately diagnosing and effectively treating COPD and bronchial asthma.

Features:

• Pattern differentiation and treatment with herbs & acupuncture
• Clinical experience of distinguished physicians
• Famous physician's case studies
• Relevant contemporary research on pattern differentiation & formulas
• Selected quotes from classical texts