The Asthmas: A Precision Medicine Approach to Treatable Traits, Diagnosis and Management

This book provides an updated treatise on asthma, covering diagnoses, phenotypes, endotypes, and management. It includes diagnostic work-up and basic immunology assessment, illustrating the types, severity, and number of exacerbations due to disease activity, allergy, or infection. It aims to refine asthma management with precision-based medicine, using the right medication usage and initiation of new hospital administered biologic drugs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The field of asthma has witnessed significant advancements in the past decade, driven by the development of targeted drugs that aim to understand and manage the underlying disease mechanisms. This comprehensive book serves as an updated treatise, encompassing a wide range of topics related to asthma diagnosis, phenotypes, and endotypes, as well as its management. It includes a comprehensive diagnostic work-up, essential for obtaining medical assistance, as well as a basic assessment of immunology. This assessment helps in understanding the types, severity, frequency, and triggers of asthma exacerbations, whether caused by disease activity, allergies, or infections.

In the era of evolving treatment approaches, from one-size-fits-all to precision-based medicine, this book aims to refine asthma management by emphasizing the appropriate use of medications, avoiding both overuse and underuse. It also highlights the initiation of new hospital-administered biologic drugs, which have shown promising results in improving asthma control.

Key Features:
• Comprehensive coverage of respiratory physiology and airway inflammation.
• Emphasis on the use of biologic drugs, which have revolutionized asthma treatment.
• Discussion of precision-based medicine, which tailors treatment strategies to individual patients.
• Exploration of comorbidities associated with asthma through clinical cases.

This book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals seeking to better understand and manage asthma. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the disease, enabling practitioners to provide optimal care for their patients with this prevalent respiratory condition.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367352738