This massive reference thoroughly analyzes the mechanisms implicated in the
pathophysiology of asthma, such as T helper lymphocyte subsets, and the
consequences of various extrinsic and intrinsic factors, and IgE receptor
expression-reviewing current concepts in immunotherapeutic approaches for the
treatment of this and other allergic diseases.
Investigates the only category of treatment showing the potential to affect the
natural course of allergic diseases and prevent the onset of asthma.
Written by more than 80 internationally renowned pulmonary experts, allergic
disease specialists, and basic researchers, Immunotherapy in Asthma
discusses the efficacy of new medications
examines the role of metachromatic cells, lymphocytes, macrophages, and other
cell types present in bronchial biopsies