Rhinitis: Immunopathology and Pharmacotherapy (Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy)

Continuing the Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy series, this volume explores the pathophysiology and therapy of rhinitis. The volume is introduced by a chapter describing the normal anatomy and physiology of the nose and sinuses. Against this background the contributing authors describe and discuss the immunological and pathological changes which occur in rhinitis. The various causes and the types of rhinitis - such as allergic, vasomotor, and infectious - are discussed as are the treatments available (pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery). The book concludes with a description of the animal models of rhinitis which are now available. This book will be of interest to bench scientists and clinicians alike. The book contains black-and-white illustrations. Front Matter....Pages I-VIII Anatomy and Physiology of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses....Pages 1-22 Pathophysiology of the Nose in Rhinitis....Pages 23-40 Immunology of the Nose....Pages 41-77 Inflammation in Rhinitis....Pages 79-91 Allergic Rhinitis....Pages 93-123 Vasomotor Rhinitis....Pages 125-146 Infectious Agent-Induced Rhinitis....Pages 147-160 Specific Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis....Pages 161-185 Surgery of Rhinitis....Pages 187-205 Animal Models of Rhinitis....Pages 207-232 Back Matter....Pages 233-234