Handbook of Allergy and Allergic Diseases
Blackwell Science Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-632-05449-7 (ISBN)
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Chapter 1 General Introduction - History of allergy - Concepts of allergy and hypersensitivity - Allergic response in phylogeny Chapter 2 Immunological Basis of the Allergic Response - T B lymphocytes and the devleopmtn of the allergic response# - Immunoglobulin structure, systhesis and genetics IgE and IgE receptors Regulation of IgE synthesis Antigen processing and presentation Immunological memory, tolerance and T-cell anergy Chapter 3 The Inflammatory Response in Allergy and Asthma - Vascular changes - Cell adhesion molecules - Mast cells and basophils - Eosinophils - Neutrophils - Platelets - Macrophages and dendritic cells - Epithelial cells - Endothelial cells - Fibroblasts - Complement and immune complexes - LKinins and coagulation factors - Cytokines (interleukins) - Chemokines and chemokine receptors - Histamine releasins factors - Histamine - Lipid mediators - Neural inflammation and the Autonomic nervous system - Neuropeptides and neuropharmacology - Nitric oxide - Endothelin - Late-phase reactions as models of allergic inflammation Chapter 4 An Overview of Pharmacotherapy in Asthma and Allergy - Histamine and Antihistamines - Theophyllines and PDE inhibitors - Adrenergic agonists and antagonists (including alpha, beta adrenergic receptors) - Cromoglycate and related compounds - Cholinergic antagonists - K channel activators - Corticosteroids - Immunosuppressants Chapter 5 Allergens - Biochemistry of allergens - Molecular cloning of allergens - Allergen extracts and standardization - Grass, tree and weed pollens - Fungal spores - House dust mite - Animal allergens - Allergens in the workplace - Allergens from stinging insects - Cockroach allergens - Chironomidae - Food allergens (dairy products, crustacea, nuts, etc) - Latex Chapter 6 Seasonal and Perennial Rhinits - Definition/Classification - Epidemiology - Physiology/anatomical consideration (i.e. structure and function of upper airways -- including measurements of nasal obsturction) - Genetics - Mechanisms - Aetiology - Pathogenesis (inc. info. from animal models and late-phase nasal reactions) - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management (inc. allergen injection immunotherapy, mechanisms, indications, practical immunotherapy - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 7 Asthma in Adults - Definition/classification - Epidemiology - Physiology/anatomical considerations to include: Pulmonary physiology in obstructive and restrictive lung disease Bronchial hyperresponsiveness Exercise-induced asthma Airway mucus and mucociliary clearance Aerosols and drug delivery for the treatment of asthma Airway smooth muscle - Genetics - Mechanisms - Aetiology (inc. the role of air pollution in asthma) - Pathogenesis (inc. info. from animal models and late-phase reactions as a model of allergic inflammation of the airways) - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigaitons - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management (inc. delivery systems) - Course and prognosis - Prevention (inc. environmental control) Chapter 8 Asthma in Children - Definition/classification - Epidemiology - Physiology/anatomical considerations - Genetics - Mechanisms - Aetiology (inc. the role of air pollution in asthma) - Pathogenesis (inc. info. from animal models) - Pathology - clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management (inc. delivery systems and future drugs) - Course and prognosis - Prevention (inc. prevention of allergy in the foetus and newborn) Chapter 9 Occupational Asthma - Definition/classification - Epidemiology - Physiology - Genetics - Mechanisms - Aetiology - Pathogenesis (inc. info. from animal models) - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 10 Allergic Alveolitis (hypersensitivity pneumonitis) - Definition/classification - Epidemiology - Physiology/anatomical considerations - Genetics - Mechanisms - Aetiology - Pathogenesis (inc. info. from animal models) - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 11 Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and other conditions associated with pulmonary eosinophilia To include: - Definition/classification - Epidemiology - Anatomical considerations - Genetics - Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 12 Food allergy and intolerance to include: - Definition/classification - Epidemiology - Anatomical considerations - Genetics - Mechanism/aetiology/pathogenesis - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations (inc. double-blind food challenges) - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 13 Anaphylaxis to include: - Definition/classification - Causes - Mechanism/aetiology/pathogenesis - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/managmenet - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 14 Allergy and the Skin - Atopic eczema to include: Definition; Epidemiology; Anatomical considerations; Genetics; Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis; Pathology; Clinical features; Investigations; Differential diagnosis; Treatment/management; Course and prognosis; Prevention - Urticaria and angio-oedema to include: Definition; Epidemiology; Anatomical considerations; genetics; Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogeneis; Pathology; Clinical features; Investigations; Differential diagnosis; Treatment/management; Course and prognosis; Prevention - Contact dermatitis to include: Definition; Epidemiology; anatomical considerations; Genetics; Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis; Pathology; Clinical features; Investigations; Genetics; Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis; Pathology; Clinical features; Investigations (inc. patch testing); Differential diagnosis; Treatment/management; Course and prognosis; Prevention) Chapter 15 Allergy and the Ear to include: - Classification - Epidemiology - Anatomical considerations - Genetics - Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 16 Ocular Allergy to include: - Classification - Epidemiology - Anatomical considerations - Genetics - Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 17 Drug Allergy to include: - Classification - Epidemiology - Genetics - Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogesis - Pahtology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis - Prevention Chapter 18 Insect Skin Allergy to include: - Classification - Epidemiology - Genetics - Mechanisms/aetiology/pathogenesis - Pathology - Clinical features - Investigations - Differential diagnosis - Treatment/management - Course and prognosis Prevention
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 219 x 276 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-632-05449-2 / 0632054492 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-632-05449-7 / 9780632054497 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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