End-stage respiratory disease
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780199564033.003.001
The burden of end-stage respiratory disease 2
Disease trajectories 4
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 6
Lung cancer 10
Mesothelioma 16
Interstitial lung disease 20
Chest wall and neuromuscular disease 22
Pulmonary hypertension 26
Cystic fibrosis 30
Further reading 32
Respiratory disease is a major public health problem. Advances in available treatments have prolonged the life expectancy for many chronic lung conditions. As survival increases, so does the burden of patient morbidity and the adverse impact on patients’ quality of life. In turn, the demand on healthcare services is intensifying....
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