ABSTRACT

Collecting research from leading specialists in the field, this reference contains the latest studies on the genetic and environmental origins, pathogenesis, and immunology of asthma-promoting new research pathways for the development of new therapeutic interventions in the prevention of this common disease.

chapter 1|18 pages

Epidemiology of Asthma

chapter 3|14 pages

Emerging Patterns of Asthma Worldwide

chapter 4|26 pages

Later Life Onset of Asthma

chapter 5|26 pages

Ontogeny of the Immune Response

chapter 6|36 pages

Inflammatory Features of Childhood Asthma

chapter 7|26 pages

Physiology

chapter 8|60 pages

Genetic Factors

chapter 9|18 pages

Birth Order

chapter 10|24 pages

Infections: Causative

chapter 11|20 pages

Allergens

chapter 12|20 pages

Asthma and Nonrespiratory Infections

chapter 14|20 pages

The Atopic March

chapter 15|26 pages

Stress and Asthma

chapter 17|42 pages

Asthma in the Inner City

chapter 19|24 pages

Allergen Avoidance

chapter 21|22 pages

Anti-Cytokine Therapy

chapter 23|24 pages

DNA Vaccination for Asthma