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1 online resource (x, 154 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Pulmonary and respiratory diseases and disorders
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Preface -- 1: Mathematical modeling in aspirin-induced asthma: theory and clinical applications / Ales Fajmut, Andrej Dobovisek and Milan Brumen -- 2: Role of neuroimmune and psychological systems in the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma / Ervin C Mingomataj and Alketa H Bakiri -- 3: Special considerations of asthma in older adults / Pooja Oza and Sharmilee M Nyenhuis -- 4: Changes of respiratory epithelium in bronchial asthma / Adriana Grigoras and Irina-Draga Caruntu -- 5: Epidemiology of asthma during pregnancy / Ohad Katz and Eyal Sheiner -- Index. |
| Summary |
Book Description: Asthma is a complex disorder characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, bronchial hyper-responsiveness, and underlying inflammation. Although asthma is commonly thought of as a disease of children and young adults, a significant percentage of the older adult population is affected and carry a higher rate of morbidity and mortality from the disease. This book examines the causes, complications and treatment of asthma with topics including mathematical modelling in aspirin-induced asthma; the role of neuroimmune and psychological systems in the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma; special considerations of asthma in older adults; changes in the respiratory epithelium in bronchial asthma; and epidemiology of asthma during pregnancy--Preface. |
| Subject |
Asthma.
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Asthma |
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Asthma -- therapy |
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Asthme.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Respiratory.
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MEDICAL -- Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine.
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Asthma
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| Added Author |
Bislimi, Adelina H.
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Tolka, Lulezime C.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Asthma. Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science, 2012 9781622574476 (OCoLC)809124193 |
| ISBN |
9781622574537 (electronic bk.) |
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1622574532 (electronic bk.) |
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9781622574476 |
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1622574478 |
| Standard No. |
DEBBG BV041049550 |
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DEBBG BV043774881 |
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DEBSZ 472772813 |
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