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As both an immunological disease and a condition of tissue remodeling, asthma involves a number of inflammatory as well as structural cells that interact in response to stimuli present in the environment. Through numerous well-designed schematics, macro- and microscopic pictures, tables, and research data, this full-color atlas defines the immunologic interplay that leads to airway inflammation in asthma and addresses its prevention and treatment. Written by some of the most reputable scientists and clinicians in the field, An Atlas of Asthma describes the clinical features of asthma and the complex pathophysiological processes that are believed to underlie it. The book then presents discoveries from studies of asthma genetics as well as the cellular responses that lead to clinical symptoms. Finally, it reviews the currently available treatment options and the problems of disease control, particularly in cases of severe disease.

Introduction: Definition of Asthma

Classification of Asthma
Atopic and Non-Atopic Forms of Asthma
Aspirin-Sensitive Asthma
Occupational Asthma
Classification of Asthma According to Severity

Epidemiology of Asthma
Prevalence
Trends in Asthma Severity

Pathogenesis of Asthma
Genetics of Asthma
Pathology of Asthma
Pathology in Living Asthmatics
Cellular Network in Asthma

Airways Hyperresponsiveness

Triggers of Asthma
Allergens
Exercise
Viruses
Air Pollution

Diagnosis of Asthma

Treatment of Asthma
Allergen Avoidance
Avoidance of other Triggers
Asthma Medication
Difficult-to-Control Asthma due to Corticosteroid Resistance
Lung Deposition of Inhaled Drugs

Bibliography
Appendix
Index