Asthma and Rhinitis (Hardcover)

~ William W. Busse (Editor), Stephen T. Holgate (Editor), Charles E. Reed (Foreword) "The best known contribution of aerobiology to the study and treatment of allergy is probably through monitoring concentrations of airborne pollen and spores in the..." (more)
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'There is a wealth of practical clinical and therapeutic information in this book. More important, for readers who are interested in asthma, this book skilfully presents a comprehensive review of the revolution in asthma research. The inquisitive reader wishing to understand the scientific basis for our clinical and therapeutic observations will be richly rewarded.'(New England Journal of Medicine)

'I can fully recommend this book for the active medical library.' Thorax (BMJ Publishing Group)

Product Description

Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison. Comprehensive text on current understanding of clinical and basic aspects of asthma and rhinitis. This edition has increased coverage of genetics, the importance of T cells in orchestrating inflammatory responses, the role of respiratory viruses, and various drug classes available for treating these disorders. Previous edition: c1995. DNLM: Asthma.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 22 edition (October 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632041757
• ISBN-13: 978-0632041756
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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