Bronchial Asthma: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Front Matter....Pages N3-N3
Pathogenesis of Asthma....Pages 1-27
Pathogenesis of Asthma....Pages 29-74
Front Matter....Pages N5-N5
Clinical and Allergic Evaluation of the Patient with Bronchial Asthma....Pages 75-93
The Role of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory in Patients with Bronchial Asthma....Pages 95-118
The Differential Diagnosis of Asthma in Childhood....Pages 119-135
Differential Diagnosis of Asthma in Adults....Pages 137-153
Treatment of Asthma in Children....Pages 155-199
Treatment of Asthma in Adults....Pages 201-231
Pregnancy, Lactation, and Asthma....Pages 233-253
Alternative Therapies in Asthma....Pages 255-278
Front Matter....Pages N7-N7
Asthma, Infection, and Environment....Pages 279-299
Exercise Induced Asthma....Pages 301-314
Foods, Additives, and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Asthma....Pages 315-341
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis....Pages 343-363
Occupational Asthma....Pages 365-381
Anesthesia for Asthmatic Patients....Pages 383-399
Recreational Drug Abuse and Asthma....Pages 401-426
Front Matter....Pages N9-N9
Self-Management Programs for the Patient with Asthma....Pages 427-443
Psychological Considerations in Asthma....Pages 445-457
Asthma and the Law....Pages 459-464
Back Matter....Pages 465-476