Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Arnold Publication Author:Peter M. A. Calverley, William MacNee, Neil B. Pride M.D., Stephen I. Rennard M.D. Univ. of Liverpool, UK. Reference discusses all aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Features an appropriate balance between basic science and clinical management. Presents an overview of the pathology, epidemiology, and genetics; the mechanisms of inflammation and repair; and the relevance of pulmonary physiology and function. Prev... more »ious edition: c1995.« less