Pediatric Asthma

Author: Shirley J. Murphy

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Year: 1999

Language: en

Edition: 1

Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780824702083

Dimensions:

Height: 9 Inches

Length: 6 Inches

Weight: 1.99959271634 Pounds

Width: 1.31 Inches

Dewey Decimal: 618.92/238

Editorial overview Touché

Pediatric Asthma by Shirley J. Murphy, published by Taylor & Francis on January 4, 1999, is a comprehensive reference guide designed for health professionals addressing pulmonary disorders in children. This 608-page book presents the latest findings on asthma and related conditions, focusing on critical aspects such as drug administration, compliance issues, and aerosol delivery. Written by over 20 international experts, it aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of pediatric asthma through a thorough examination of its prevalence, causes, and physiological factors.

Readers will find in-depth discussions on various determinants of childhood asthma, including gender, age, and atopic status, as well as the dynamics of lung function. The book also covers testing for asthma-associated allergies, the role of patient education, and the impact of developmental psychopathologies. With over 2100 references and more than 60 user-friendly tables, Pediatric Asthma serves as an essential resource for pediatricians, pulmonologists, and medical students, providing valuable insights into effective diagnosis and management strategies for chronic asthma in children.

Official synopsis Publisher

An up-to-the-minute reference guide for health professionals confronting pulmonary disorders in children, Pediatric Asthma offers the latest findings on this classification-defying disease and related conditions. Written by more than 20 international experts in the field, the book focuses on drug administration-issues of compliance, aerosol delivery, and pharmacokinetic differences among children-with a view toward developing new and more efficacious therapies.
Provides cutting-edge analysis for more effective diagnosis of children with asthma and improved monitoring and treatment for chronic patients!
With a firm theoretical grounding and reflecting the state of the art in pharmacological research and development, Pediatric Asthma

reviews the prevalence, causes, and demographics of childhood asthma worldwide

explores determinants of the disorder in various populations-gender, age and severity of onset, atopic status, family history, and smoking

elucidates physiological factors such as airway remodeling, airway hyperresponsiveness, and persistent inflammation

describes in vivo and in vitro testing for asthma-associated allergy and the pros and cons of allergen immunotherapy

delineates the dynamics of the lung in terms of phenomena such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced vital capacity (FVC), and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR)

highlights the importance of patient education and self-management

investigates the role that developmental psychopathologies and neurobehavioral dysfunctions may play in pediatric asthma

discusses inflammatory mediators such as cytokines, chemokines, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins

evaluates intravenous and inhaled 2 agonists for the bronchodilating treatment of acute severe asthma

and more!
Featuring over 2100 references, more than 60 user-friendly tables, and a handy Appendix on clinical monitoring of childhood asthma and recommended drug dosages for its treatment, Pediatric Asthma is an indispensable resource for pediatricians, pediatric pulmonologists, and pediatric pharmacists; clinical allergists and immunologists; general and family practitioners; and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.