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Title Allergy and asthma in modern society : a scientific approach : dedicated to Kurt Blaser / volume editor, Reto Crameri
Published Basel ; New York : Karger, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 224 pages) : 29 figure (3 color), 12 table
Series Chemical immunology and allergy ; v. 91
Chemical immunology and allergy ; v. 91.
Summary Allergic diseases and asthma constitute a growing health care problem with a marked socioeconomic impact, especially in industrialized countries. This book summarizes what is currently known about the mechanisms underlying these diseases. Obviously, both environmental and genetic factors influence the development of allergic and asthmatic diseases. Several chapters highlight the role of eosinophils, lymphocytes, and T cells, as well as environmental factors in the development of allergy and asthma. Also discussed are the most recent therapeutic strategies including allergen-specific immunotherapy and anti-IgE treatment as well as the function of histamine as a major mediator of acute inflammatory and immediate hypersensitivity reactions. The interdisciplinary character of this book is documented by articles from various fields such as environmental, molecular, and cellular biology, allergy and dermatology. Representing an excellent collection of state-of-the art reviews, this publication is indispensable for all scientists working in allergy and asthma and for clinicians treating allergic and asthmatic patients
Notes Festschrift
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Allergy.
Asthma -- Immunology
Asthma.
Immunotherapy.
Immunology.
Hypersensitivity
Allergy and Immunology
Asthma
Dermatitis -- immunology
Environment
Immunotherapy
allergies.
MEDICAL -- Immunology.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Allergies.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Immune System.
Immunotherapy
Immunology
Asthma
Allergy
Allergie -- Aufsatzsammlung.
Bronchialasthma -- Aufsatzsammlung.
Genre/Form Festschriften.
Form Electronic book
Author Crameri, Reto
ISBN 9783318012668
3318012661
1423796853
9781423796855
9783805580007
3805580002