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Taylor & Francis Severe Asthma Pathogenesis and Clinical Management 2001 Edition by Stanley J Szefler, Donald Y. M. Leung
Providing comprehensive coverage of the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of asthma from a multidisciplinary perspective, this thoroughly revised and updated reference reports the most recent breakthroughs in antiinflammatory therapies, herbal medications, airway remodeling, and disease prevention strategies. Addresses current dimensions of care, including genetics, occupational exposure, sleep disorders, and gastroesophageal reflux! Table of contents :- PATHOPHYSIOLOGYAsthma as a Progressive Disease: Pulmonary and Epidemiological InsightsScott T. WeissGenetic Influences on Asthma SeverityJohn W. Holloway, Steuart Rorke, Bianca Beghe, and Stephen T. HolgatePulmonary Physiology of Severe Asthma in Children and AdultsGary L. Larsen, Gwendolyn S. Kerby, and Charles G. IrvinInflammatory Mediators and Neural Mechanisms in Severe AsthmaPeter J. BarnesRole of Airway Remodeling in Severe AsthmaSophie Molet and Qutayba HamidCLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYPharmacological Management of Severe AsthmaStanley J. SzeflerLeukotrienes and Antileukotriene Therapy in Severe AsthmaSally E. Wenzel Molecular Mechanisms of Glucocorticoid ActionJohn W. BloomNocturnal Asthma as a Component of Severe AsthmaE. Rand Sutherland and Richard J. MartinComplementary and Alternative Therapies for AsthmaEsther L. LangmackMANAGEMENT PRINCIPLESGastroesophageal Reflux in Severe AsthmaDonna L. Bratton and Philip D. HannaApplication of Imaging Procedures in the Diagnosis and Management of Severe AsthmaSteven P. Jensen, David A. Lynch, and John D. Newell, Jr.Chronic Infection and Severe AsthmaDavid N. Pham and Monica KraftSleep Disorders in Severe AsthmaRobert D. BallardAllergen-Specific Therapy for Severe AsthmaTina K. Hatley, Judith A. Woodfolk, George A. Ward, and Thomas A. E. Platts-MillsAspirin, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, and Preservatives as Causes for Severe AsthmaDonald D. StevensonOccupational Asthma: Spectrum of Severity and Implications for ManagementRon BalkissoonClinical Significance of Rhinosinusitis in Severe Asthma and Its ManagementDaniel L. HamilosMonitoring Activity of Severe AsthmaRichard Leigh, Margaret M. Kelly, and Frederick HargreavePsychosocial Aspects of Severe Asthma in ChildrenMarianne Z. Wamboldt and Frederick S. WamboldtGrowth Impairment Related to Severe AsthmaDavid B. AllenSteroid-Induced Osteoporosis: Prevention and ManagementDennis K. Ledford Management of Severe AsthmaAntonio M. Vignola, Pascal Chanez, and Jean BousquetSteroid-Resistant Asthma: New Insights and Implications for ManagementDonald Y. M. Leung, Joseph D. Spahn, and Stanley J. SzeflerPrevention of Severe Asthma: Promising OpportunitiesStanley J. Szefler and Donald Y. M . Leung