Methods in Asthmology [Paperback]

Bronchial asthma is a multifactorial disease. Cooperationbetween pneumologists, physiologists, immunologists,pharmacologist and pediatricians is frequently needed forthe complete investigation of an asthma case. This meansthat a physician in general practice cannot alone assess allthe aspects of asthma employing different technigues tomanage this disease.This book will provide physicians with a unique source onthe principal methods which can be used to analyzeindividual cases of asthma and a helpful refrence source forbetter understanding the multiple pathways to the disease.Bronchial asthma is a multifactorial disease. Cooperationbetween pneumologists, physiologists, immunologists,pharmacologist and pediatricians is frequently needed forthe complete investigation of an asthma case. This meansthat a physician in general practice cannot alone assess allthe aspects of asthma employing different technigues tomanage this disease.This book will provide physicians with a unique source onthe principal methods which can be used to analyzeindividual cases of asthma and a helpful refrence source forbetter understanding the multiple pathways to the disease.I. Basic Aspects.- Definition and Classification of Asthma.- Physiology of the Airways.- Asthma: Origin, Mechanisms, and Clinical Aspects.- II. Conditions Leading to Asthma.- Genetic Predisposition in Asthma.- Endocrinological Changes and Asthma.- Psychogenic Factors in Asthma.- III. Assessment of Respiratory Functions: Methodology.- Volume, Flow, and Resistance Assessment in Asthma.- Distributional Methods and Invasive and Noninvasive Gas Analysis in Asthma.- IV Specific Bronchial Challenges.- Skin Tests and Radioimmunological Assays.- Allergen Administration in Bronchial Provocation Tests.- V. Nonspecific Bronchial Challenges.- Radiogas and Radioaerosol Production, Imaging, and Dosimetry in Asthmology.- Physical Agents in Bronchial Provocatiol3Ä