Download or read book Immunological Mechanisms in Asthma and Allergic Diseases written by Douglas S. Robinson and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in asthma and allergic diseases, from basic immunology to the treatment of patients. Arising from a special symposium held to celebrate Professor A. Barry Kay's 20th anniversary as Head of the Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, London, the publication presents 18 review articles by an impressive cross section of experts in the field. Topics considered include Th1 and Th2 cells, the regultion of Th2 cytokine transcription, the role of T cells in the immunopathogenesis of asthma, and MHC-restricted IgE-independent T-cell-induced late-phase responses in human subjects. Further chapters focus on eosinophil adhesion and activation, the role of C-C chemokines in the recruitment of eosinophils, and the interactions between eosinophils and fibroblasts. T-cell recruitment and T-cell interactions in cutaneous basophil hypersensitivity and fibrotic lung disease are discussed, as is the molecular pathology of allergic disease. Finally, treatment approaches are considered in chapters on the molecular basis of corticosteroid actions in asthma, immunosuppression in asthma, and immunotherapy of allergic diseases.
Download or read book Immunological Mechanisms in Asthma and Allergic Diseases Vol 78 Chemi written by D. S. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indoor Allergens written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1993-02-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 50 million Americans, one out of five, suffer from hay fever, asthma, and other allergic diseases. Many of these conditions are caused by exposure to allergens in indoor environments such as the house, work, and schoolâ€"where we spend as much as 98 percent of our time. Developed by medical, public health, and engineering professionals working together, this unique volume summarizes what is known about indoor allergens, how they affect human health, the magnitude of their effect on various populations, and how they can be controlled. The book addresses controversies, recommends research directions, and suggests how to assist and educate allergy patients, as well as professionals. Indoor Allergens presents a wealth of information about common indoor allergens and their varying effects, from significant hay fever to life-threatening asthma. The volume discusses sources of allergens, from fungi and dust mites to allergenic chemicals, plants, and animals, and examines practical measures for their control. Indoor Allergens discusses how the human airway and immune system respond to inhaled allergens and assesses patient testing methods, covering the importance of the patient's medical history and outlining procedures and approaches to interpretation for skin tests, in vitro diagnostic tests, and tests of patients' pulmonary function. This comprehensive and practical volume will be important to allergists and other health care providers; public health professionals; specialists in building design, construction, and maintenance; faculty and students in public health; and interested allergy patients.
Download or read book Allergy and Asthma in Modern Society written by Reto Crameri and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allergic diseases and asthma constitute a growing health care problem with a marked socioeconomic impact, especially in industrialized countries. This book summarizes what is currently known about the mechanisms underlying these diseases. Obviously, both
Download or read book Prevention of Allergy and Allergic Asthma written by S. G. O. Johansson and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation In the western world, the prevalence of allergy and asthma has increased two- to threefold over the last 40 years and has reached epidemic proportions. This book represents the first complete document containing recommendations on the prevention of allergy and allergic asthma based on the current understanding of the immunological mechanisms of allergic reactions. Prevention of Allergy and Allergic Asthma was a collaborative project between the WAO (World Allergy Organization) and the WHO, launched in 1999. Following two interim reports, this monograph is the final report of the group of international experts involved in the project, ranging from basic immunologists to clinicians. Both theoretical and practical aspects are discussed, and constructive advice is given. Through its network of more than 70 member societies, the WAO will now promote the concept of prevention of allergies and allergic asthma worldwide to benefit patients prone to become allergic, to prevent the worsening of existing allergic diseases, and to reduce their high cost to society. This publication is recommended to specialists in allergy, pediatrics, pneumology and dermatology as well as to general practitioners, health care professionals, journalists, politicians and patients. Only by increasing the knowledge about allergic diseases throughout society can the right steps be taken for their effective prevention.
Download or read book Allergy and Allergic Diseases written by Judah A. Denburg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allergy and Allergic Diseases has been organized to provide an up-to-date, clinically relevant compilation of one of the most exciting areas of investigation in medicine today-allergic disease, especially as it pertains to the skin, airways, and bowel. With the dramatic rise in the incidence of various allergic disorders worldwide, and the coming of age of the discipline of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, the interface between basic and clinical science in this arena demands highlighting in this comprehensive new syn thesis.1t is with the hope of filling this evident need that Allergy and Allergic Diseases: The New Mechanisms and Therapeutics has been put together. The book's content is divided into both basic and clinical sections, with emphasis on various components of the immune and inflammatory response as they relate to the development of allergic disease. Topics span the range from molecular biology to clinical symptomatology, with an effort to make this of interest to as broad a constituency as possible. This book will therefore be of substantial interest to specialists in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, scientists studying the cellular and molecular biology of in flammation and immunity, as well as internists, teachers, developers of medical school curricula, and members of industry focused on drug discovery and therapeutics. Indeed, a separate section has been added to deal with some specific issues in this latter field.
Download or read book Asthma and the Other Allergic Diseases written by United States. Task Force on Asthma and the Other Allergic Diseases and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Inflammatory Mechanisms in Allergic Diseases written by Burton Zweiman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains patterns of allergic reactivity for disorders such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and anaphylaxis. Written by leading experts in the field, Inflammatory Mechanisms in Allergic Diseases covers non-anaphylactic drug disorders; synthesis and formation of IgE antibodies; new treatments using allergenic peptides, immunostimulatory oligonucleotides, and pharmacogenomics;recent advances targeting effector mechanisms; hypersensitivity reactions to drugs and more! With over 3100 references, tables, drawings, and micrographs, Inflammatory Mechanisms in Allergic Diseases is an essential reference for allergists, pulmonologists, immunologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, internists, pediatricians, family practitioners, and medical students in these disciplines.
Download or read book T Cell Regulation in Allergy Asthma and Atopic Skin Diseases written by Kurt Blaser and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the state of the art in cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the immune response in allergic inflammation. Special attention is given to the central role of regulatory T cells (Treg) in immune regulation and induction of peripheral tolerance, as well as to the relevance of Th17 cells in chronic inflammation. The importance of Treg and Th17 cells is demonstrated in bronchial asthma, atopic eczema, contact dermatitis and delayed-type hypersensitivity. Furthermore, T-cell-mediated regulatory mechanisms in helminthic infections and fungal allergy are discussed. Several chapters are devoted to the therapeutic consequences that these recently discovered T-cell functions may have. Their role as a potential target for specific immunotherapy is evaluated and novel approaches for peripheral tolerance induction and treatment of allergic and asthmatic diseases and inflammation are suggested. Stem cell transplantation as a future therapeutic intervention in regulatory T-cell disorders is also considered. Well edited and up to date, this volume is recommended reading for allergologists, immunologists, dermatologists and any scientist interested in the immunological events regulating allergic inflammation in general and allergic manifestations in different organs.
Download or read book Allergic Diseases written by Phil Lieberman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, easy-to-read, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide designed to help primary care physicians, pediatricians, and internists with the day-to-day diagnosis and treatment of their allergic patients. Its distinguished contributors-all highly experienced clinicians-integrate our latest understanding of the basic mechanisms of allergic disease and develop state-of-the-art treatment protocols that allow busy physicians to sharpen their allergy management strategies significantly. "Summary Boxes" utilized throughout book summarize crucial points and processes for time-pressured physicians, allowing them to quickly grasp a therapeutic situation and determine the best and most up-to-date treatment options. Each chapter contains numerous figures and tables to enhance understanding, treatment algorithms, and a list of suggested readings carefully chosen to deepen knowledge and insight into key points.
Download or read book Immunological Aspects of Allergy and Allergic Diseases written by E. Rajka and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Immunological Mechanisms in Asthma and Allergic Diseases Symposium Held on the Occasion of Prof A Kay s 60th Birthday and 20th Year as Head of Department London June 24 25 1999 written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Allergic and Immunologic Diseases written by Christopher Chang and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-10-14 with total page 1850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Allergy/Clinical Immunology** Allergic and Immunologic Diseases: A Practical Guide to the Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management of Allergic and Immunologic Diseases is a valuable resource for researchers and others involved in the day-to-day practice of allergy and immunology, with specific information, protocols and algorithms to guide their thinking. The book provides practical information and an explanation of why and how we do things, while also addressing the limitations of testing and treatment. Other sections focus on scientific based practices and the known pathophysiology of allergic and immunologic diseases, along with mechanisms of action in various treatment modalities. This book is unique in that it explains the rationale behind everything we do in allergy and immunology, hence it offers readers specific information on procedures and how to order tests and treat allergic and immunologic diseases. - Contains useful information on allergic and immunologic diseases, from why we do things the way we do, to methodologies, interpretation of the results and management of diseases - Provides information that can be immediately downloadable for any specific procedure or treatment algorithm for immediate use - Evaluates scientific merit and evidence or lack thereof
Download or read book Allergic Asthma Immunopathogenesis written by Seyyed Shamsadin Athari and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asthma is a chronic complicated airway disease whose mortality and morbidity rates have increased worldwide. Some common treatments for asthma cannot control it nor even prevent simple inflammation and relieve shortness of breath, so understanding its molecular pathways and pathophysiology is required in order to better understand the disease and to diagnose, control and treat it. Allergic Asthma Immunopathogenesis: Immunopathology of the Allergic Asthma presents a new glance to the allergic asthma pathophysiology by focusing on the immunopathogenesis and allergo-inflammation mechanisms of asthma and cell signaling pathways that can be used for various research purposes, including the design of anti-asthma treatment and target therapy for scientists and researchers. - Covers new molecular pathophysiology mechanisms and cell signaling pathways in pathogenesis of allergic asthma that have been introduced in recent research - Discusses immunologic basis of the allergy and hyperresponsiveness - Includes results of recent research focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic asthma
Download or read book Allergy Asthma and Immunology from Infancy to Adulthood written by Charles Warren Bierman and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practically oriented text considers mechanisms, manifestations, diagnoses, and methods of management of allergic diseases. Sections cover the immune system, etiology and pathogenetic factors in allergy and asthma, upper respiratory tract diseases, asthma, management of skin disease, adverse reactions to foods, and more.
Download or read book Allergens and Respiratory Pollutants written by Marc A. Williams and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allergens and respiratory pollutants is a collection of 12 authoritative papers that draws upon the collective expertise of world leaders in the fields of innate immunity, immunotoxicology and pulmonary biology. The book critically explores the biological and immunological mechanisms that contribute to immune dysfunction on exposure to allergens and the susceptibility to infectious disease on exposure to ambient pollutants. The clinical relevance of exposure to ambient airborne xenobiotics is critically discussed and collectively, this book provides an educational forum that links the health effects of environmental exposures, immune dysfunction and inflammatory airways disease. - Discusses recent advances in our understanding of cell-mediated innate immune mechanisms that occur during allergic inflammation and provides important timely coverage of diseases of concern and how such diseases are influenced by a dysfunctional immune system - Provides useful information on linking environmental 'danger signals' that provoke immune dysfunction and exacerbation of existing disease - Draws upon the collective expertise of an international college of leaders in the field, but also provides chapters that provide essential reference material
Download or read book Patterson s Allergic Diseases written by Leslie Grammer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 1535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1972, Patterson’s Allergic Diseases has been the go-to reference for healthcare practitioners looking for a comprehensive and practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders. This eighth edition focuses on patient evaluation and management, and covers immunologic mechanisms, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic techniques. Many contributors hail from outside the field of allergy-immunology, providing an invaluable non-specialist perspective on essential clinical practices.
