1st Edition

Clinical Asthma Theory and Practice

Edited By Jonathan Bernstein, Mark Levy Copyright 2014
    338 Pages 53 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Enormous progress in asthma research has been made in the past 50 years, including a greater understanding of its complex pathogenesis and new and more effective therapies. Consequently, the scientific literature has grown vast and can be difficult to integrate. With contributions from a distinguished panel of world-renowned authors, Clinical Asthma: Theory and Practice presents a comprehensive study of both the common and the more challenging problems faced by all health care personnel who treat patients with asthma.

    The book is divided into seven sections, starting with the basics of asthma and ending with a discussion on the approach to asthma worldwide and in the primary care setting. Reflecting a strong clinical emphasis, each chapter begins with a patient case study supported by essential background information on the basic science and clinical decision-making process. This is followed by a discussion of clinical evaluation and management.

    The multidisciplinary coverage explores a range of topics including genetics, inflammation, immunology, and the identification of different endotypes. Using a bench-to-bedside approach, the book links basic science to the clinical management of asthma and explores options for improvement. The carefully selected authorship from experts worldwide presents a truly global outlook.

    The Basics of Asthma
    Epidemiology of Asthma: A Worldwide Perspective; Colin R. Simpson and Aziz Sheikh
    Immunopathogenesis; Chris J. Corrigan
    Genetics and Asthma; Rebecca E. Slager, Xingnan Li, Deborah A. Meyers, and Eugene R. Bleecker
    Endotypes and Asthma; Pranabashis Haldar and Rachid Berair
    Diagnosis of Asthma
    Guidelines in Asthma; Louis-Philippe Boulet
    Diagnosis of Asthma in Preschool-Age Children; Chris Cleveland, Lora Stewart, Bradley Chipps, and Joseph D. Spahn
    Diagnosis of Asthma in Older Children and Adults; Paul M. O’Byrne
    United Airways: Managing Patients with Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma; Glenis K. Scadding and Guy Scadding
    Asthma Triggers
    Viral Infections in Asthma; Joy Hsu and Pedro C. Avila
    Asthma and Allergens; James L. Friedlander, Sachin Baxi, and Wanda Phipatanakul
    Air Pollutants; Neil E. Alexis and Chris Carlsten
    Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction; Christopher Randolph and John M. Weiler
    Asthma Education and Outcomes
    Asthma Education; Vanessa M. McDonald and Peter G. Gibson
    Adherence and Outcomes; Andrew G. Weinstein
    Inhaler Devices; Federico Lavorini, Mark L. Levy, and Giovanni A. Fontana
    Assessment of Asthma Control in Adults; Claude S. Farah and Helen K. Reddel
    Asthma Management and Treatments
    Management of Pediatric Asthma; Leonard B. Bacharier
    Management of Adolescent Asthma; Gina T. Cosia, Beverley J. Sheares, and Jean-Marie Bruzzese
    Management of Adult Asthma; Pallavi Bellamkonda and Thomas B. Casale
    Management of Asthma in Older Adults; Tolly G. Epstein
    Severe Acute and Life-Threatening Asthma in Children; Annabelle Quizon and Erick Forno
    Severe Acute and Life-Threatening Asthma in Adults; Brian H. Rowe
    Asthma and Special Populations
    Asthma and Obesity: Clinical Implications; Fernando Holguin
    Occupational Asthma; Jonathan A. Bernstein
    Asthma in Pregnancy; Paul A. Greenberger
    Anxiety and Depression and Asthma; Alison C. McLeish, Kimberly M. Avallone, and Kristen M. Kraemer
    Approach to Asthma Worldwide and in the Primary Care Setting
    Managing Asthma and Allergy: A Countrywide Approach to Integrating Care; Tari Haahtela
    Primary Care Setting and Integrating Care across Primary/Secondary Care Interface; Barbara P. Yawn
    Preventing Asthma Death: Primary Care Setting; Mark L. Levy
    Index

    Biography

    Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FACP, FACCP
    Professor of Clinical Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    Department of Internal Medicine
    Division of Immunology/Allergy Section
    Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

    Mark L. Levy MBChB (Pret) FRCGP
    General Practitioner and Senior Research Fellow
    Kenton Bridge Medical Centre London, UK and Edinburgh University, UK

    "…if you want to learn more about asthma in reasonable depth then this is a good port of call. It is reasonably detailed and its main thrust is clinical … I’m sure once a healthcare professional is finished reading it, then they will be far more knowledgeable in this condition."
    —Dr. Harry Brown