Asthma, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on understanding Asthma and its treatments, including epidemiology, classification, genetics, pro-inflammatory pathways, bronchomotor tone pathways, comorbidities, microbiome, diet, metabolism, the exposome, life cycle, gender, and hormonal influences, corticosteroid responses, immunomodulators, bronchial thermoplasty, population health models, and personalized asthma treatment.

\n Format: Hardback
\n \n Publication date: 08 March 2019
\n Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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The issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, edited by Dr. Serpil Erzurum and Dr. Sumita Khatri, is a comprehensive exploration of various crucial aspects related to the understanding and treatment of asthma. This issue delves into diverse topics such as:

Epidemiology of the Asthma Epidemic in the 21st Century: This section provides an in-depth analysis of the current prevalence and trends of asthma worldwide, shedding light on the factors contributing to its emergence and progression.

Classification of Asthma: A detailed examination of the various asthma classifications, including their diagnostic criteria, subtypes, and management approaches.

Genetics and Epigenetics of Asthma: A comprehensive exploration of the genetic and epigenetic factors that influence the development and progression of asthma, highlighting the potential for personalized treatment strategies.

Pro-Inflammatory Pathways in the Pathogenesis of Asthma: A detailed examination of the inflammatory pathways involved in asthma, including their role in triggering symptoms, airway inflammation, and disease exacerbations.

Dysfunction of Bronchomotor Tone Pathways in Asthmatic Airway Smooth Muscle: A thorough investigation of the mechanisms underlying bronchomotor tone dysfunction in asthmatic airway smooth muscle, which contributes to airway hyperresponsiveness and respiratory symptoms.

Systematic Approach to Asthma of Varying Severity: A discussion of the comprehensive approach to asthma management, considering factors such as severity, triggers, comorbidities, and individual patient characteristics.

Comorbidities and Non-allergic Triggers in Asthma Exacerbations and Severity: An exploration of the relationship between comorbidities, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory infections, and asthma exacerbations and severity.

Microbiome in Mechanisms of Asthma: A detailed examination of the role of the microbiome in asthma pathogenesis, including its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target.

Diet and Metabolism in the Evolution of Asthma and Obesity: A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between diet, metabolism, and the development of asthma and obesity, highlighting the importance of nutritional interventions.

The Exposome of Asthma: A discussion of the concept of the exposome, which refers to the cumulative exposure to environmental factors throughout an individual's life, and its implications for asthma risk and management.

Life Cycle of Childhood Asthma: A detailed examination of the progression of childhood asthma from infancy to adulthood, considering the impact of gender, hormonal influences, and environmental factors.

Asthma over the Adult Lifecourse, Considering Gender and Hormonal Influences: A comprehensive exploration of the unique challenges faced by women with asthma, including hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy, and menopause, and their impact on asthma control.

Asthma and Corticosteroid Responses in Childhood and Adult Asthma: A detailed examination of the use of corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma, including their benefits, side effects, and long-term management strategies.

Immunomodulators and Biologics: A comprehensive review of the emerging immunomodulators and biologics used in the treatment of asthma, highlighting their effectiveness, safety, and potential long-term benefits.

Bronchial Thermoplasty: A discussion of bronchial thermoplasty, a surgical procedure that aims to reduce airway inflammation and improve breathing in patients with severe asthma.

Population Health Models for Asthma: A review of population health models used to predict asthma outcomes, identify risk factors, and develop targeted interventions for asthma prevention and control.

The Future of Asthma Care: Personalized Asthma Treatment: A consideration of the future of asthma care, focusing on personalized treatment approaches that take into account individual patient characteristics, genetics, and environmental factors.

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine offers a wealth of information and insights into the complex world of asthma, providing healthcare professionals with the latest research, clinical practices, and treatment strategies to improve the lives of individuals with this chronic respiratory condition.

\n Weight: 690g\n
Dimension: 188 x 263 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780323655361\n \n