Advances in Understanding and Treating Asthma: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by renowned experts Dr. Serpil Erzurum and Dr. Sumita Khatri, this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine delves into the latest research and insights on Asthma, offering a thorough exploration of its epidemiology, classification, genetics, and treatment options.

Key Topics in Asthma Research and Management

• Epidemiology of the Asthma Epidemic in the 21st Century: Understanding the growing burden of asthma worldwide
• Classification of Asthma: A detailed look at the different types and subtypes of asthma
• Genetics and Epigenetics of Asthma: The role of genetic and epigenetic factors in the development of asthma
• Pro-Inflammatory Pathways in the Pathogenesis of Asthma: Uncovering the underlying mechanisms driving asthma
• Dysfunction of Bronchomotor Tone Pathways in Asthmatic Airway Smooth Muscle: The impact of bronchomotor tone dysfunction on asthma symptoms
• Systematic Approach to Asthma of Varying Severity: A comprehensive approach to managing asthma across different levels of severity
• Comorbidities and Non-allergic Triggers in Asthma Exacerbations and Severity: The interplay between comorbidities and non-allergic triggers in asthma exacerbations
• Microbiome in Mechanisms of Asthma: The role of the microbiome in the development and progression of asthma
• Diet and Metabolism in the Evolution of Asthma and Obesity: The complex relationship between diet, metabolism, asthma, and obesity
• The Exposome of Asthma: Understanding the environmental factors contributing to asthma
• Life Cycle of Childhood Asthma: A developmental perspective on childhood asthma
• Asthma over the Adult Lifecourse, considering Gender and Hormonal Influences: The impact of gender and hormonal influences on asthma across the adult lifespan
• Asthma and Corticosteroid Responses in Childhood and Adult Asthma: The role of corticosteroids in managing asthma across different age groups
• Immunomodulators and Biologics: Novel therapeutic approaches for asthma management
• Bronchial Thermoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure for severe asthma
• Population Health Models for Asthma: Developing effective population health models for asthma care
• The Future of Asthma Care: Personalized Asthma Treatment: The future of asthma treatment lies in personalized approaches

This comprehensive issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of asthma and its treatment options.

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 1st edition (March 22, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 032365536X
ISBN-13: 978-0323655361