Asthma and COPD

• Author : Peter J. Barnes,Jeffrey M. Drazen,Stephen I. Rennard,Neil C. Thomson
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 19 March 2009

The Second Edition of Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management continues to provide a unique and authoritative comparison of asthma and COPD. Written and edited by the world's leading experts, it continues to be a comprehensive review of the most recent understanding of the basic mechanisms of both conditions, specifically comparing their etiology, pathogenesis, and treatments. * Each chapter considers Asthma and COPD in side-by-side contrast and comparison – not in isolation - in the context of mechanism, triggers, assessments,

• Author : Jonathan A. Bernstein,Louis-Philippe Boulet,Michael E. Wechsler, MD,MMSc
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 22 March 2018

Using illustrative case examples, this book thoroughly reviews similarities and differences between asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the overlap syndrome. It is important to highlight the distinctions because these commonly encountered conditions in respiratory and primary care share many similarities but have important differences often mistaken for each other. This can have serious implications for treatment, particularly as new treatments are targeted at specific phenotypes of the diseases. This practical guide shows how to distinguish between the diseases

• Author : Trevor T. Hansel,Peter J. Barnes
• Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
• Release : 01 January 2010

Asthma, allergy and chronic obstructive lung disease are common throughout the world and are increasing in incidence, particularly in the developing world. This volume provides a state-of-the-art account of the identification of new targets and the development of new therapies for these conditions. Some 40 chapters by clinical academics and senior members of the pharmaceutical industry detail the latest breakthroughs in research and development. In asthma, a promising approach is the use of therapy directed against specific Th2 responses through biological

• Author : Clive P. Page,Peter J. Barnes
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 06 February 2017

The present volume is supposed to be a major reference resource for chest physicians and those involved in the development of novel pharmaceutical entities for these diseases. Internationally recognized authorities review the most important new information on the advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of these diseases, including the substantial advances in the topical delivery of inhaled medicines. Each chapter is extensively referenced, generously illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs, and represents a state-of-the-art review of this

• Author : Nicola A. Hanania,Louis-Philippe Boulet
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 28 August 2022

Asthma and COPD Overlap: An Update, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, E-Book

• Author : Jan Lotvall
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 12 December 2011

Aimed at specialists in respiratory medicine, this new book comprehensively reviews the variety of agents currently available for treatment of asthma, COPD, and other airway diseases and covers practical guidelines as well as challenges and complications in their use. Advances in Combination Therapy for Asthma and COPD is the first book to address the complexity of multi-agent therapy and deal with management issues in an integrated fashion. A review of currently available agents and their applications, as well as new

• Author : Ulf Sjöbring,Dr. John D. Taylor
• Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
• Release : 01 January 2007

This volume provides an overview of exacerbation models of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Within this wide field the book focuses on experimental systems that mimic pathobiological processes likely to be critical in exacerbations of these conditions. To generate insight into the mechanisms of exacerbation of pulmonary disease and to promote the discovery of future treatments, both animal models and human experimental models are described. For this update some of the most eminent scientists within the area of

• Author : Trevor T. Hansel,Peter J. Barnes
• Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
• Release : 01 January 2001

This book provides a state-of-the-art account by academic respiratory physicians and senior pharmaceutical industry personnel on the development of new drugs for asthma, allergy and COPD. It contains 80 chapters of highly condensed information, presented in an attractive, reader-friendly format with much use of tables, figures and diagrams. In addition to summarizing the diverse range of current approaches, this handbook also looks into the future, considering many topics that are promising, but have only emerged in the last few years. Developments

• Author : Donald A. Mahler,Denis E. O'Donnell
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 20 January 2014

With the high prevalence of chronic pulmonary diseases, including asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, physicians need to recognize the cause of dyspnea and know how to treat it so that patients can cope effectively with this distressing symptom. Detailing recent developments and treatment methods, this revised and updated third edition of

• Author : Kian Fan Chung
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 30 April 2008

In this book, leading researchers in medicine and molecular pharmacology explain the cellular mechanisms that control airway smooth muscle. The means by which these are disrupted in disease, and the pharmacologic strategies by which they may be modified are discussed and future therapeutic interventions are identified. Aimed at specialists in pulmonology, this volume provides the clinician with the most up to date information on one of the core physiological processes in airway disease, and offers insights into current and future

• Author : Aili Lazaar
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 04 August 2006

Responding to the growth of research in the field over the past decade, this book brings together leading investigators with expertise in pulmonology, pathology, and developmental biology to clarify the mechanisms that regulate the development of bronchial vascular remodeling in asthma and COPD, as well as explore the pathophysiological processes t

• Author : Weisheng Liu,Lin Lin
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 30 May 2023

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma are commonly seen respiratory diseases that severely influence a patient's health and quality of life. Throughout the centuries, Chinese medical doctors have recognized the importance of these diseases and have accumulated rich clinical experience and a wealth of practical information. Using holistic methods Chinese medicine is able to help restore normal function to respiratory system, inhibit inflammatory cells and mediators, decrease airway hyper-reactivity and pulmonary hypertension, improve pulmonary ventilation function and blood

• Author : Dirkje S. Postma,Scott T. Weiss
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 30 May 2023

Responding to the substantial growth that has taken place in the field over the past decade, this reference provides an in-depth overview of current thought on the genetics and genomics of asthma and COPD in relation to their pathogenesis and treatment. With contributions by an esteemed team of international authorities on the topic, this source spans the latest developments in the utilization of microarray techniques, linkage and association studies, mapping strategies, comparative genetics, microarray techniques, proteomics, and pharmacogenomics.

• Author : Elizabeth Sapey
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• Release : 29 February 2012

Asthma remains a serious health concern for millions of people globally. Despite continuing research interest, there have been few advancements that impact clinically on patient care, potentially because asthma has been treated as a homogeneous entity, rather than the heterogeneous condition it is. This book introduces cutting-edge research, which targets specific phenotypes of asthma, highlighting the differences that are present within this disease, and the varying approaches that are utilized to understand it.

• Author : John Elliott Hodgkin,Thomas L. Petty
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 30 May 1987

Authoritative, multi-authored text includes information on asthma, emphysema, and related chronic bronchitis, as well as therapeutic procedures. Emphasizes comprehensive care of the patient, employing pharmacologic agents and pulmonary rehabilitative techniques.