Clinical Asthma

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, the Second Edition of Clinical Asthma: Theory and Practice presents a comprehensive study of both the common and the more challenging problems faced by all healthcare 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. Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FACP, FACCP Professor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology; Partner Advanced Allergy Services, LLC; Partner Bernstein Clinical Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Mark L. Levy, MBChB (Pret), FRCGPSemi-Retired General Practitioner in London, United Kingdom, with a special interest in asthma. Currently a General Practice Appraiser, London; Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Dissemination Working Group of the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)