Histamine and H1-Antihistamines in Allergic Disease |
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| Author:
| Simons, F. Estelle |
| Series title: | Clinical Allergy and Immunology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8247-0628-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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Building upon the strengths of the best-selling first edition, Histamine and H1-Antihistamines in Allergic Disease, Second Edition presents the latest advances and current research in histamine, histamine receptors, and H1-antihistamines for practical application in allergy, immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and pulmonology.Contains over 2000 contemporary references-300 more than the first edition!This Second Edition offers new chapters detailing- cost-effective techniques to...
More DescriptionBuilding upon the strengths of the best-selling first edition, Histamine and H1-Antihistamines in Allergic Disease, Second Edition presents the latest advances and current research in histamine, histamine receptors, and H1-antihistamines for practical application in allergy, immunology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and pulmonology.Contains over 2000 contemporary references-300 more than the first edition!This Second Edition offers new chapters detailing- cost-effective techniques to treat and manage allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, atopic dermatitis, asthma, and anaphylaxis- the use of nonsedating antihistamines in care of the elderly- the safety of specific antihistamines during pregnancy and lactation- quality-of-life comparisons among different H1-antihistamines used in the treatment of allergic rhinitisand provides completely revised and expanded material describing- the role of histamine in the pathogenesis of asthma- regimens for the prevention of anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions- the potential of combined antihistamine and antileukotriene therapyWith contributions from more than 20 esteemed international authorities, the Second Edition of Histamine and H1-Antihistamines in Allergic Disease is an in-depth guide suitable for allergists, immunologists, pulmonologists, respiratory specialists, dermatologists, otolaryngologists, pharmacologists, and graduate students in these disciplines.