Books Details
Author : Johannes Ring Pages : 301 pages Publisher : Springer Language : ISBN-
10 : 3642627684 ISBN-13 : 9783642627682
Books Descriptions
New Trends in Allergy V' is the fifth volume of a series focussing on new trends
in experimental and clinical allergology. The interdisciplinary character is
documented by articles from such different fields as basic immunology,
chemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, epidemiology, pneumology,
dermatology, otolaryngology, pediatrics and psychosomatic medicine. Special
emphasis is given to the role of both anthropogenic (pollutants) as well as
natural environmental factors in the development of allergy. Among new
pathophysiological concepts, dendritic cells, lymphocyte interactions, mast
cells, eosinophils and neutrophils as well as psycho-neuro-immunological
influences are featured. Practical aspects focus on asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis,
atopic eczema, occupational and food allergy as well as anaphylaxis. The most
recent therapeutic strategies comprise novel pharmacotherapy and allergen-
specific as well as unspecific (e. g. anti-IgE) immunotherapy.
