Overview
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Clive P. Page
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Sackler Institute of Pulmonary Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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Peter J. Barnes
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Airway Disease Section, Imperial College, National Heart and Lung Institute, London, United Kingdom
Accessible overview of current and novel approaches to treatment of asthma and COPD
Well illustrated and comprehensive
Referenced as an authoritative update to two previous volumes in the series
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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- Clive Page, Blaze O’Shaughnessy, Peter Barnes
Pages 1-21
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- Charlotte K. Billington, Raymond B. Penn, Ian P. Hall
Pages 23-40
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- Maria Gabriella Matera, Mario Cazzola
Pages 41-62
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- Mario Cazzola, Maria Gabriella Matera
Pages 117-129
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- Patrick D. Mitchell, Amani I. El-Gammal, Paul M. O’Byrne
Pages 131-152
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- Tsutomu Tamada, Masakazu Ichinose
Pages 153-169
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- Ian M. Adcock, Sharon Mumby
Pages 171-196
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- Clive Page, Mario Cazzola
Pages 197-212
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- M. A. Wortley, M. A. Birrell, M. G. Belvisi
Pages 213-241
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Back Matter
Pages 281-285
About this book
The present volume is supposed to be a major reference resource for chest physicians and those involved in the development of novel pharmaceutical entities for these diseases. Internationally recognized authorities review the most important new information on the advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of these diseases, including the substantial advances in the topical delivery of inhaled medicines. Each chapter is extensively referenced, generously illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs, and represents a state-of-the-art review of this important area of respiratory medicine.
Reviews
“This is an excellent guide to help readers understand the thinking behind management choices in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. … This book, written by a respected group of international authors, will provide a valuable reference for both primary and secondary care clinicians as well as allied health professionals and students who are looking for succinct, up-to-date information to help them treat patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” (J. K. Quint, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 78 (5), May, 2017)
Editors and Affiliations
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Sackler Institute of Pulmonary Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
Clive P. Page
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Airway Disease Section, Imperial College, National Heart and Lung Institute, London, United Kingdom
Peter J. Barnes