Maintenance therapy for obstructive lung disease

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In all cases of obstructive lung disease, smoking cessation, proper use of metered-dose inhalers, up-to-date immunizations, adequate nutrition, and general physical conditioning are important components of treatment. Dr Jacobs summarizes these components as well as stepwise pharmacologic approaches to controlling the inflammation of asthma, the bronchospasm of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and the symptoms of secondary or coexisting conditions.

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Michael Jacobs

Michael Jacobs, MD Dr Jacobs is professor of medicine and chief, section of primary care internal medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and director, Stanford Medical Group, Stanford University Clinic, Palo Alto, California.