2nd Edition
Clinical Asthma Theory and Practice
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 health care 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. Smart Inhalers, 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: 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
Biography
Jonathan A Bernstein, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FACP, FACCP
Professor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Partner Advanced Allergy Services, LLC
Partner Bernstein Clinical Research Center
Mark L. Levy MBChB (Pret) FRCGP
General Practitioner
