Author: Johnston, Sebastian L.; & Holgate, S. T.; editors:
Title: Asthma: Critical Debates
Description: Oxford / Malden, Blackwell Science, (2002). orig.boards. 25x17cm, xii,395 pp. Textual graphs & tables.. Minor rubbing. Light binding corner bumps. VG. ¶ Contains 20 papers. Includes: P.M. Matricardi & S. Bonini "Why Is the Incidence of Asthma Increasing?"; E. von Mutius "Why Is Asthma More Common inthe West?"; R. Beasley; et al: "How Much Asthma Can Be Attributed to Atopic Sensitization?"; A.J. Chauhan "Is Air Pollution Important in Asthma?"; E.R. Sutherland & R.J.martin "Is Infection Important in the Pathogenesis & Clinical Expression of Asthma?"; R. Björkstein "Does Infection in Early Life Protect Against or Cause Asthma?"; S.T. Weiss " Does Asthma Progress to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?"; P.G. Woodruff; et al: "Antenatal Factors in the Development of Atopy & Asthma?";I. Sayers; et al: "Genetics of Asthma: What's New?"; D. Smallwood & J. Wilson "Can Airway Fibrosis Be Prevented?"; A. Custovic & A. Woodcock " Does Allergen Avoidance Help? What Are the Practical Measures that Patients Can Take?"; P.J. Helms "Is Early Treatment of Children Neccessary?"; P.J. Barnes "What Are the Mechanisms of Corticoasteroid Resistance to Asthma?"; J.C. Kips; et al: "What New Therapies Are Being Developed for Adsthma & Will They Offer Something Better than Steroids?"; M.R. Sears " What is The Role of Long-Acting B2-Agonists in the Treatment of Asthma?"; M.E. Wechsler & J.M. Drazen "What is the Role of Leukotriene Modifiers in the Treatment of Asthma?"; D. Price "What Are the Issues in Delivering Care in Primary Care?"; B.D.W.Harrison & S.M. Mildenhall "Are Asthma Clinics Useful: Should They Be Run by the Doctor or the Nurse?"; M.R. Partridge "Should Asthma Be Managed by the Patient or the Doctor: Is

Keywords: Respiratory Medicine, Asthma, Epidemiology, Etiology, Therapy, , , ,