Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
Book cover

Pharmacology of Asthma

  • Book
  • © 1991

Overview

Editors:
  1. Clive P. Page

    1. Department of Pharmacology, King’s College University of London, London, Great Britain

    View editor publications

    You can also search for this editor in PubMed   Google Scholar

  2. Peter J. Barnes

    1. Department of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, London, Great Britain

    View editor publications

    You can also search for this editor in PubMed   Google Scholar

Part of the book series: Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology (HEP, volume 98)

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this book

Log in via an institution
eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access

Licence this eBook for your library

Institutional subscriptions

Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
    Download chapter PDF

  2. The Pathology of Asthma: An Overview

    • L. A. Laitinen, A. Laitinen
    Pages 1-25

  3. The Contribution of Inflammatory Cells to the Pathogenesis of Asthma

    • A. G. Alexander, J. W. Wilson, S. T. Holgate, A. B. Kay
    Pages 27-51

  4. Inflammatory Mediators

    • P. J. Barnes, K. F. Chung, C. P. Page
    Pages 53-106

  5. Pharmacology of Airway Smooth Muscle

    • I. W. Rodger, R. C. Small
    Pages 107-141

  6. Neural Mechanisms in Asthma

    • P. J. Barnes
    Pages 143-166

  7. Pharmacology and Therapeutics of β-Adrenoceptor Agonists

    • R. G. Goldie, J. W. Paterson, K. M. Lulich
    Pages 167-205

  8. Pharmacology of Anti-Asthma Xanthines

    • C. G. A. Persson, R. Pauwels
    Pages 207-225

  9. Glucocorticosteroids in Asthma

    • S. F. Smith, C. P. Page, P. J. Barnes, R. J. Flower
    Pages 227-260

  10. Pharmacology of Prophylactic Anti-Asthma Drugs

    • L. G. Garland
    Pages 261-290

  11. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Aspirin-Induced Asthma

    • A. Szczeklik, C. Virchow, M. Schmitz-Schumann
    Pages 291-314

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 315-322
    Download chapter PDF
Back to top

Keywords

About this book

This volume forms part of a prestigious series and covers the latest advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of asthma. Our understanding of asthma has changed dramatically in recent years, and much of this new information is brought together in this volume written by inter­ nationally recognised authorities. The aim of the book is to review in depth the changing concepts of inflammatory processes in asthma and to discuss the implications for research of this common chronic disease. Many of the advances in and future therapy our understanding of asthma have originated from a pharmacological approach, and this volume highlights the promising new options for pharma­ cological intervention. It is hoped this book will be invaluable for research scientists and clinic­ ians involved in asthma research and will be a major reference resource for chest physicians and those involved in the development of novel pharmaceu­ tical entities. Each chapter is extensively referenced, generously illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs, and represents a state-of-the-art review of this growing area. c.P. PAGE P.l. BARNES Contents CHAPTER 1 The Pathology of Asthma: An Overview L.A. LAmNEN and A. LAmNEN. With 10 Figures ...................... 1 A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Methods to Investigate the Pathology of Human Asthma ............ 1 C. Bronchial Epithelium and Inflammatory Cells in Asthmatic Patients Between Attacks ........................... 2 I. Mast Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II. Eosinophils ............................................... 7 III.Neutrophils.............................................. 10 D. Bronchial Epithelial Inflammation During an Asthma Attack. . . . . .. . 10 E. Epithelial Regeneration .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 12 . . . . . . . . .

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Pharmacology, King’s College University of London, London, Great Britain

    Clive P. Page

  • Department of Thoracic Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, London, Great Britain

    Peter J. Barnes

Bibliographic Information

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Back to top

Search

Navigation