Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Asthma and COPD

by Clive P. Page, Peter J. Barnes

Overview

The aim of the book is to provide an in-depth review of our current understanding of the pathogenesis of both asthma and COPD. This volume also discusses the promising new options for pharmacological intervention of these diseases. Each chapter is extensively referenced, generously illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs, and represents a state-of-the-art review of this important area of lung biology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319521732
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Series:	Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology , #237
Edition description:	1st ed. 2017
Pages:	285
Sales rank:	633,061
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Current Drugs.-—-Adrenoceptor Agonists.- Anticholinergic Bronchodilators.- Theophylline in the Treatment of Respiratory Disease.- Corticosteroids.- Mediator Antagonists and Anti-Allergic Drugs.- 2. Future Drugs.- New Bronchodilator Drugs.- Selective Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Respiratory Disease.- Cytokine Modulators.- Inhibitors of Leucocyte—Endothelial Adhesion as Potential Treatments for Respiratory Disease.- New Antiallergic Drugs.- Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics and Gene Therapy.- Evaluation of New Drugs for Asthma and COPD: Endpoints, Biomarkers and Clinical Trial Designs.- Novel Anti-inflammatory Therapies.

Editorial Reviews

This is an excellent guide to help readers understand the thinking behind management choices in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. … This book, written by a respected group of international authors, will provide a valuable reference for both primary and secondary care clinicians as well as allied health professionals and students who are looking for succinct, up-to-date information to help them treat patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” (J. K. Quint, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 78 (5), May, 2017)

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