Asthma - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0397516827 ISBN 13 : 9780397516827

Editeur : Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1997

Synopsis

With increasing incidence, prevalence and mortality in many parts of the world, asthma continues to perplex the medical community. Despite an improved and expanded understanding of the epidemiology and pathobiology of this common clinical syndrome, and the many precise and targeted therapies, asthma remains a challenge. This exemplary reference -- with contributions by 213 leading experts from around the world -- examines the myths, the facts, the research, and the future of asthma and its management. An enlightening introduction provides a broad overview, history, definitions and clinical classifications. The remaining sections present every aspect of the illness and its treatment with detailed, focused clarity. Coverage includes: Epidemiology; Structure, Biology and Pathology; Inflammatory Cells; Inflammatory Mediators; Target Cells; Neural Mechanisms; Inducers and Triggers; Respiratory Physiology; Clinical Assessment; Therapy; and Management

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, trainee Naturopath, journalist and mother. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of women`s health and child development and writes for publications such as The Guardian Company Magazine and Practical Parenting as well as contributing editor to Natural Parent Magazine. Her book `MY Bees: My Family`s Changing` was the winner of The English 4-11 Awards.

Présentation de l'éditeur

A First Look at Asthma looks at what it is to have asthma. It is a gentle introduction saying what Asthma is, what the symptoms are and what you can do to control it.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0397516827
• ISBN 13: 9780397516827
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 2400
• Éditeur: Barnes Peter J., Grunstein Michael M., Leff Alan R., Woolcock Ann J.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible