Advances in Asthma

Discusses bronchial asthma from a clinical perspective
Explores the studies on the phenotypes and endotypes of asthmatic patients
Highlights the importance of ILC 2 in eosinophilic asthma
Appeals to beginning learners as well as physicians in clinical practice and
scholars engaging in basic research
This book provides discussions on bronchial asthma from a clinical perspective, focusing on the
recent studies on its pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. It also explores the lastest
findings regarding the phenotypes and endotypes of asthmatic patients, making it of particular
interest to those involved with non-eosinophilic asthma and eosinophilic asthma. Further, it
discusses the importance of ILC 2 in eosinophilic asthma, and the accumulated results from
the forced oscilliation technique and periostin that are actively practiced in Japan. As some
aspects of diagnosis and treatment are different in Western and Asian countries, it is important
that the data is disseminated around the globe. The clinical questions addressed by the
authors are critical and thought provoking, while the questions raised by the editors are
instructive, informative and provide new perspectives on unresolved issues. This book appeals
to wide readership from beginning learners to physicians in clinical practice and scholars
engaging in basic research.