Table of contents:
MECHANISMS OF ALLERGIC ASTHMA
Human T Helper Type 1 and Type 2 Subsets
Hans Yssel
Mechanisms of Allergic Asthma: A Th2 Disease
Douglas S. Robinson and A. Barry Kay
Mechanisms of Asthma: Asthma Is an Allergic Disease
Lisa M. Wheatley and Thomas A. E. Platts-Mills
Inflammation and Airway Remodeling in Asthma
Jean Bousquet, Pascal Chanez, Antonio M. Vignola, and Philippe Godard
The Prognosis and Natural History of Asthma
Jorrit Gerritsen, Marion H. Grol, Jan P. Schouten, and
This massive reference thoroughly analyzes the mechanisms implicated in the pathophysiology of asthma, such as T helper lymphocyte subsets, and the consequences of various extrinsic and intrinsic factors, and IgE receptor expression-reviewing current concepts in immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of this and other allergic diseases.
Investigates the only category of treatment showing the potential to affect the natural course of allergic diseases and prevent the onset of asthma.
Written by more than 80 internationally renowned pulmonary experts, allergic disease specialists, and basic researchers, Immunotherapy in Asthma
discusses the efficacy of new medications
examines the role of metachromatic cells, lymphocytes, macrophages, and other cell types present in bronchial biopsies
presents basic topics such as the functional and phenotypic properties of Th1 and Th2 cells and their role in allergic disease and the regulation of IgE-mediated inflammatory responses
addresses the deleterious effects of smoking and passive exposure to cigarette smoke in children and adults
assesses differences and similarities between intrinsic and antigen-induced asthma
describes the effects of immunogenic peptides on the cytokine production profile of allergen-specific CD4+ T cells
explains the different clinical aspects of allergic responses, such as bronchial hyperreactivity and eosinophilic inflammation of the airways
reviews the genetic basis of allergy, as well as risk factors for asthma
explores oral, sublingual, local nasal, and local bronchial routes for noninjective immunotherapies
evaluates various agents with modulatory effects on normal and pathogenic immune responses
focuses on strategies for the prevention of childhood asthma and more!
Containing over 3000 references, drawings, and tables, Immunotherapy in Asthma is an indispensable resource for pulmonologists, immunologists, allergists, and medical school students in these disciplines.
MECHANISMS OF ALLERGIC ASTHMA
Human T Helper Type 1 and Type 2 Subsets
Hans Yssel
Mechanisms of Allergic Asthma: A Th2 Disease
Douglas S. Robinson and A. Barry Kay
Mechanisms of Asthma: Asthma Is an Allergic Disease
Lisa M. Wheatley and Thomas A. E. Platts-Mills
Inflammation and Airway Remodeling in Asthma
Jean Bousquet, Pascal Chanez, Antonio M. Vignola, and Philippe Godard
The Prognosis and Natural History of Asthma
Jorrit Gerritsen, Marion H. Grol, Jan P. Schouten, and
This massive reference thoroughly analyzes the mechanisms implicated in the pathophysiology of asthma, such as T helper lymphocyte subsets, and the consequences of various extrinsic and intrinsic factors, and IgE receptor expression-reviewing current concepts in immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of this and other allergic diseases.
Investigates the only category of treatment showing the potential to affect the natural course of allergic diseases and prevent the onset of asthma.
Written by more than 80 internationally renowned pulmonary experts, allergic disease specialists, and basic researchers, Immunotherapy in Asthma
discusses the efficacy of new medications
examines the role of metachromatic cells, lymphocytes, macrophages, and other cell types present in bronchial biopsies
presents basic topics such as the functional and phenotypic properties of Th1 and Th2 cells and their role in allergic disease and the regulation of IgE-mediated inflammatory responses
addresses the deleterious effects of smoking and passive exposure to cigarette smoke in children and adults
assesses differences and similarities between intrinsic and antigen-induced asthma
describes the effects of immunogenic peptides on the cytokine production profile of allergen-specific CD4+ T cells
explains the different clinical aspects of allergic responses, such as bronchial hyperreactivity and eosinophilic inflammation of the airways
reviews the genetic basis of allergy, as well as risk factors for asthma
explores oral, sublingual, local nasal, and local bronchial routes for noninjective immunotherapies
evaluates various agents with modulatory effects on normal and pathogenic immune responses
focuses on strategies for the prevention of childhood asthma and more!
Containing over 3000 references, drawings, and tables, Immunotherapy in Asthma is an indispensable resource for pulmonologists, immunologists, allergists, and medical school students in these disciplines.