Asthma in the Elderly (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)

This invaluable clinical resource furnishes a comprehensive review of asthma in the older patient-covering pathology, physiology, immunology, diagnostic problems, and management.

Written by a team of renowned authorities, Asthma in the Elderly

addresses the epidemiology and classification of asthma in the older population

details the pharmacological management of chronic asthma as well as acute exacerbation management

summarizes the toxicity of asthma drugs and the potential pitfalls of pharmacological management

describes the pathological features of airway obstructive disease in older patients

presents the factors that make asthma management more complex and patient education more difficult

and much more!

Containing over 1100 bibliographic citations for more in-depth exploration of particular topics, Asthma in the Elderly is a practical guide for pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists; clinical allergists; geriatricians; internists; chest, intensive care, primary care, and family practice physicians; respiratory therapists; physiologists; pathologists; cell and molecular biologists; and medical school students in these disciplines.