Pharmacotherapy of Asthma (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)

Standing as the only text focused on the pharmaceutical treatment of asthma, this reference details the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety of every drug currently utilized in the management and care of asthma patients. Internationally renowned authorities distill published practice guidelines, treatment plans, pharmacologic agents, and clinical studies to provide the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the use of medications to control and prevent this common condition.

standing As The Only Text Focused On The Pharmaceutical Treatment Of Asthma, This Reference Details The Pharmacology, Mechanisms Of Action, Efficacy, And Safety Of Every Drug Currently Used In The Management And Care Of Asthma Patients. Internationally Renowned Authorities Cover Published Practice Guidelines, Treatment Plans, Pharmacologic Agents, And Clinical Studies To Provide The Most Authoritative And Up-to-date Information On The Use Of Medications To Control And Prevent This Common Condition.

reviewing The Role Of Pharmacotherapy In The Overall Management Of Asthma, This Guide:

* Reviews The Pharmacology And Clinical Use Of Inhaled Corticosteroids, Beta Adrenergic Agonists, Leukotriene Modifiers, Combination Products, And Many Other Asthma Drugs
* Provides A Practical Framework For The Optimal Pharmacotherapy Of Asthma, Focusing On Outpatient Therapy
* Examines International Guidelines For The Drug Treatment Of Asthma.

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reviewer:joel C Seidman, Md(william Beaumont Hospitals)
description:this Volume In The Long-running Series Of Lung Biology In Health And Disease Provides A Very Up-to-date Resource On The Rational Pharmacotherapy Of Asthma At Present And What Might Be Anticipated In The Near Future. As Such, It Merges Basic Science, Especially Immuno- And Pharmaco-biology Of Asthma, With The Broad Clinical Experiences Of An International Cast Of Experts, Edited By James T. Li Of The Mayo Clinic. While A Review Of Asthma Therapeutics Is Hardly Novel, This Book Does Provide Some Unique Elements. Various Consensus Guidelines Offered Previously By Expert Panels Are Reviewed, And The Rationale For Advocating Various Pharmaceuticals In A Particular Stepwise Scheme Are Explored Thoroughly, Addressing Controversies And Alternatives. Once The Text Is Digested, Guidelines No Longer Possess The Character Of Arbitrary Dicta. Traditional Pharmacotherapeutics Are Covered By Genera, And Then Anti-ige Therapy, Specific Immunotherapy, And Immunosuppressive Alternatives Are Comprehensively Evaluated. Finally, Future Directions In Therapy Are Explored.
purpose:in Aggregate, A Comprehensive Attempt Is Made To Adopt Observations Of Authorities From Diverse, Worldwide Experience, Providing A Comprehensive, Up-to-date Reference For Investigators And Practitioners.
audience:the Handling Of Basic Immuno- And Pharmaco-biology As Well As Pharmacotherapeutics Is Conducted In A Manner That Anyone Already Engaged In Applications Involving Respiratory Medicine Pharmaceuticals, Whether In Research And Development, Laboratory Or Clinical Investigation, Or Clinical Practice Of Primary Care, Allergy, Or Pulmonology, Will Find The Book A Comfortable And Informative Read Or Selective Reference.
features:the Text Focuses Primarily Upon Outlining The Supportive Science, Clinical Investigation, And Personal Practice Experience Of Numerous Experts To Guide The Rational Pharmacotherapy Of Asthma.
assessment:the Book Achieves Its Presumptively Intended Goals Well. Notwithstanding, There Is One Area Which It Does Not Address And Which It Probably Should, Wherein Issues Of Real Word Medical Practice, Unlike The Past, Run Contrary To Scientific Observations And Disease-specific Therapeutic Advice Offered By Authoritative Peers. While The Goal Of Guidelines May Be To Enhance Disease Outcomes And Get All Practitioners On The Same Page, The Forces Brought To Bear By Managed Care Formulary Constraints Upon The Insured, By Uninsured And Under-insured Patients, By Simple Behavioral Noncompliance, By Pharmaceutical Packaging, Distribution, And Marketing Ploys, By Direct-to-patient Advertising, And Sometimes By Questionable Actions Taken By Pharmaceutical Licensing Agencies And By The News Media That Often Misinterpret Regulatory Actions, Make Adherence To Science And Guidelines A Formidable Task. For The Practitioner, At Least, The Book Might Have Addressed These Issues And Offer Alternative Pharmacologic Management In Such Contexts.

"Standing as the only text focused on the pharmaceutical treatment of asthma, this reference details the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety of every drug currently utilized in the management and care of asthma patients. Internationally renowned authorities span published practice guidelines, treatment plans, pharmacologic agents, and clinical studies to provide the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the use of medications to control and prevent this common condition."--Jacket