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 psychological sources, and his own detailed
research in this area, Simon Williams sesitively portrays the
meaning, experience and impact of COAD. Sufferers' and their
families' own accounts are used to portray the various stages and
aspects of COAD, ranging from the experience of symptoms and the
management of medical regimens, to the practical problems it
creates in daily life and the more diffuse and intangible ways in
which it impinges on social and family life. He also provides a
comprehensive review of the psychosocial literature and concludes
by discussing some of the policy implications for health care
professionals.
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