Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Asthma and COPD

by Clive P. Page (Editor), Peter J. Barnes (Editor)

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:	9783642055904
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/19/2010
Series:	Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology , #161
Edition description:	2004
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Part 1: Current Drugs.- Inflammatory Mechanisms.- ß-Adrenoceptor Agonists. Anticholinergic Bronchodilators.- Theophylline in the Treatment of Respiratory Disease.- Corticosteroids.- Mediator Antagonists and Anti-Allergic Drugs.- Part 2: Future Drugs.- New Bronchodilator Drugs.- Selective Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Respiratory Disease.- Cytokine Modulators.- Adhesion Molecule Inhibitors.- New Anti-Allergic 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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