Clinical Asthma Theory and Practice 2nd Edition

Enormous progress in asthma research has been made in the past 50 years, including a greater understanding of its complex pathogenesis and new and more effective therapies. Consequently, the scientific literature has grown vast and can be difficult to integrate. With contributions from a distinguished panel of world-renowned authors, the Second Edition of Clinical Asthma: Theory and Practice presents a comprehensive study of both the common and the more challenging problems faced by all healthcare personnel who treat patients with asthma.

The book is divided into seven sections, starting with the basics of asthma and ending with a discussion on the approach to asthma worldwide and in the primary care setting. Reflecting a strong clinical emphasis, each chapter begins with a patient case study supported by essential background information on the basic science and clinical decision-making process. This is followed by a discussion of clinical evaluation and management.

The multidisciplinary coverage explores a range of topics including genetics, inflammation, immunology, and the identification of different endotypes. Using a bench-to-bedside approach, the book links basic science to the clinical management of asthma and explores options for improvement. The carefully selected authorship from experts worldwide presents a truly global outlook.

SECTION I. The Basics of Asthma

Chapter 1. Understanding Asthma: A Global Epidemiological Perspective

Syed Ahmar Shah, Aziz Sheikh, and Colin Simpson

Chapter 2. Immunopathogenesis

Chris J. Corrigan

Chapter 3. Smartinhalers, Telemedicine and Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Asthma Care Worldwide

Job F.M. van Boven, Chi Yan Hui, and Hilary Pinnock

Chapter 4. Endotypes and Asthma

Sarah Diver, Richard Russell, and Pranabashis Haldar

SECTION II. Diagnosis of Asthma

Chapter 5. Guidelines in Asthma

Krystelle Godbout and Louis-Philippe Boulet

Chapter 6. Diagnosis of Asthma in Preschool Children

Liesbeth Duijts and Tarik Karramass

Chapter 7. Diagnosis of Asthma in Older Children and Adults

Anchalee Senavonge and Paul M O’Byrne

Chapter 8. United Airways: Managing Patients with Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma

Glenis K. Scadding and Guy Scadding

SECTION III. Asthma Triggers

Chapter 9. Viral Infections in Asthma

René Lutterand Bart Hilvering

Chapter 10. Asthma and Allergens

Anna Zhang, Sachin Baxi, and Wanda Phipatanakul

Chapter 11. Air Pollutants

Meghan E. Rebuli, Chris Carlsten, and Neil E Alexis

Chapter 12. Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction

Justin Greiwe, Anil Nanda, and Sharmilee M. Nyenhuis

SECTION IV. Asthma Education and Outcomes

Chapter 13. Asthma Education

Vanessa M. McDonald, Kirsten R. Murray, and Peter G. Gibson

Chapter 14. Adherence and Outcomes

Andrew Bush

Chapter 15. Inhaler Devices

Federico Lavorini, Alessandra Sorano, and Mark L. Levy

SECTION V. Asthma Management and Treatments

Chapter 16. Management of Pediatric Asthma

Jeffrey R Stokes and Leonard B. Bacharier

Chapter 17. Management of Adolescent Asthma

Laura Chen, Beverley J. Sheares, and Jean-Marie Bruzzese

Chapter 18. Management of Adult Asthma

S Shahzad Mustafa, Sara Patrawala, and Thomas B. Casale

Chapter 19. Management of Asthma in Older Adults

Tolly E.G. Epstein, Alan P. Baptist, Anil Nanda, Andrew M. Smith, Deborah Lee, and Jenny J. Lee

Chapter 20. Severe Acute and Life-Threatening Asthma in Children

Adam Lawton, Andrew Nyman, and Louise Fleming

Chapter 21. Severe Acute and Chronic Life-Threatening Asthma in Adults

Engi Ahmed, Jérémy Charriot, Isabelle Vachier, Laureen Hurault, Clément Boissin, and Arnaud Bourdin

Chapter 22. Learning from Asthma Deaths to Prevent Attacks

Mark L. Levy

SECTION VI. Asthma and Special Populations

Chapter 23. Occupational Asthma

Joshua S. Bernstein and Jonathan A. Bernstein

Chapter 24. Pregnancy and Asthma

Arzu Yorgancioglu

Chapter 25. Anxiety and Depression and Asthma

Alison C. McLeish

SECTION VII. Approach to Asthma Worldwide and in the Primary Care Setting

Chapter 26. Managing Asthma and Allergy: The need for a Countrywide Approach to Integrating Care

Luane Marques de Mello and Álvaro Augusto Cruz

Chapter 27. Primary Care Setting and Integrating Care across Primary/Secondary Care Interface

Alan G. Kaplan and Barbara P. Yawn