Besides his work at Donaustauf Hospital (Germany), he is an executive member of the board of “AG-Lungensport in Deutschland e.V.” and “Arbeitsgemeinschaft Atemmuskeltraining” as well as a member of the scientific advisory board of the “Selbsthilfegruppe Mailingliste Lungenemphysem COPD Deutschland e.V.” and of the “Deutsche Emphysemgruppe e.V.”

His practical experience as a therapist goes along with numerous publications about training with COPD. He has lectured at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg and Philipps-University Marburg.

About the Book

COPD – what now?

This book covers a wide range of topics, from basic aspects regarding the structure and function of the lung, to the explanation of the diagnosis, to medical and non-medical treatment.

More than 140 figures and 80 tables illustrate information on COPD and on options in individual disease management. Additionally, you will find practical advice and interesting facts concerning your lung and your daily routine with COPD that may suprise you.

This book is not only for patients and their relatives but for health care professionals, as well, and everyone who is interested in COPD.