Allergy and Allergic Diseases: 2 Volumes

Allergy and Allergic Diseases is an outstanding reference source on all aspects of allergy and allergic diseases. Covering virtually every allergic condition, from the immunological and molecular basis of the allergic response to future trends in allergic disease prevention, this new international editorial team lead by Professor Kay, have completely revised and updated the text, from both a scientific and clinical perspective.
The two volume second edition consists of more than 1800 pages contained in 98 chapters. The first volume covers growing areas on the immunological basis of allergy, particularly regulatory T cells, environmental factors in IgE production and innate immunity, as well as up to date accounts of the cells and mediators of allergic inflammation. The sections on pharmacology, physiology, allergens and animals models have also been fully revised. Volume 2 , the clinical section, contains detailed accounts of allergic conjunctivo–rhinitis, asthma, eosinophilic disorders, allergy and the skin, anaphylaxis, food and drug allergy and allergy prevention. Current approaches to treatment are addressed with emphasis on internationally agreed guidelines; there is a substantial section on allergen immunotherapy, including recent advances.
The price includes a fully searchable CD ROM of the text and a database of 100 colour images.
References were added to the text up until the book went to press, making this the most up–to–date book available in the field.

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VOLUME 1: The Scientific Basis of Allergy.
Part 1 Immunology of the Allergic Response.
1 Allergy and Hypersensitivity: History and Concepts: A. Barry Kay.
2 Development of Allergy and Atopy: Catherine Thornton and Patrick G. Holt.
3 T Cells and Cytokines in Asthma and Allergic Inflammation: Chris Corrigan.
4 Regulatory T Cells and Other Tolerogenic Mechanisms in Allergy and Asthma: Catherine Hawrylowicz and Cezmi A. Akdis.
5 IgE and IgE Receptors: Brian J. Sutton, Andrew J. Beavil, Rebecca L. Beavil and James Hunt.
6 Immunoglobulin Gene Organization and Expression and Regulation of IgE: Hannah J. Gould and David J. Fear.
7 Environmental Factors in IgE Production: Anne Tsicopoulos, Catherine Duez and Andrew Saxon.
8 Antigen–presenting Dendritic Cells and Macrophages: Bart N. Lambrecht and Hamida Hammad.
9 Innate Immunity in Allergic Disease: Ian Sabroe.
10 Signal Transduction in Allergic and Inflammatory Cells: Rafeul Alam.
Part 2 Inflammatory Cells and Mediators.
11 Mast Cells: Biological Properties and Role in Health and Allergic Diseases: Peter Bradding and Glenn Cruse.
12 Eosinophils: Biological Properties and Role in Health and Disease: Simon P. Hogan, Helene F. Rosenberg, Redwan Moqbel, Simon Phipps, Paul S. Foster, Paige Lacy, A. Barry Kay and Marc E. Rothenberg.
13 Neutrophils: Biological Properties and Role in Health and Allergic Diseases: Alison M. Condliffe, Andrew S. Cowburn and Edwin R. Chilvers.
14 Basophils: Biological Properties and Role in Allergic Diseases: Gianni Marone, Giuseppe Spadaro and Arturo Genovese.
15 Leukocyte Adhesion in Allergic Inflammation: Michelle J. Muessel and Andrew J. Wardlaw.
16 Airway Epithelium: Pedro C. Avila and Robert P. Schleimer.
17 Airway Vascularity in Asthma: John W. Wilson.
18 Fibroblasts and the Extracellular Matrix: Lynne A. Murray, William G. Glass, Anuk M. Das and Geoffrey J. Laurent.
19 Immune Complexes and Complement: Their Role in Host Defense and in Disease: Michael M. Frank and C. Garren Hester.
20 Bradykinin Pathways and Allergic Disease: Allen P. Kaplan.
21 Chemokines: James E. Pease and Timothy J. Williams.
22 Neurotrophins: Wolfgang A. Nockher, Sanchaita Sonar and Harald Renz.
23 Neuropeptides: David A. Groneberg and Axel Fischer.
24 Late–phase Allergic Reactions in Humans: Yee–Ean Ong and A. Barry Kay.
Part 3 Ph armacology.
25 Antihistamines: F. Estelle R. Simons and Keith J. Simons.
26 Lipid Mediators: Leukotrienes, Prostanoids, Lipoxins, and Platelet–activating Factor: Sophie P. Farooque, Jonathan P. Arm and Tak H. Lee.
27 Theophylline and Isoenzyme–selective Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors: Mark A. Giembycz.
28 Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists: Tony R. Bai.
29 Cholinergic Antagonists: Nicholas J. Gross.
30 Antileukotriene Agents: Graeme P. Currie and Brian J. Lipworth.
31 Glucocorticosteroids: Peter J. Barnes.
32 Immunomodulating Drugs: Iain A.M. MacPhee.
Part 4 Physiology.
33 Physiologic Aspects of Asthma: Philip W. Ind and Neil B. Pride.
34 Aerosol Delivery Systems: Thomas G. O’Riordan and Gerald C. Smaldone.
35 Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness: Guy F. Joos.
36 Exercise–induced Bronchoconstriction: Animal Models: Arthur N. Freed and Sandra D. Anderson.
37 Exercise–induced Bronchoconstriction: Human Models: Arthur N. Freed and Sandra D. Anderson.
38 Sensory and Autonomic Nervous System in Asthma and Rhinitis: Bradley J. Undem and Kevin Kwong.
39 Mucus and Mucociliary Clearance in Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis: Duncan F. Rogers.
40 Biology of Vascular Permeability: Peter Clark.
41 Airway Smooth Muscle: Stuart J. Hirst.
Part 5 Allergens.
42 Biochemistry of Allergens and Recombinant Allergens: Rudolf Valenta.
43 Host Responses to Allergens: Wayne R. Thomas and Belinda J. Hales.
44 Allergen Extracts and Standardization: Ronald van Ree.
45 Grass, Tree, and Weed Pollen: Jean Emberlin.
46 Fungi as Allergens: Cathryn C. Hassett, W. Elliott Horner, Estelle Levetin, Laurianne G. Wild, W. Edward Davis, Samuel B. Lehrer and John Lacey.
47 Dust Mites and Asthma: Thomas A.E. Platts–Mills and Judith A. Woodfolk.
48 Animal Allergens: Adnan Custovic and Angela Simpson.
49 Airborne Allergens and Irritants in the Workplace: Xaver Baur.
50 Allergens from St inging Insects: Ants, Bees, and Vespids: Te Piao King and Rafael I. Monsalve.
51 Cockroach Allergens, Environmental Exposure, and Asthma: Martin D. Chapman and Anna Pomés.
52 Food Allergens: Ricki M. Helm and A. Wesley Burks.
53 Latex Allergy: Robyn E. O’Hehir, Michael F. Sutherland, Alexander C. Drew and Jennifer M. Rolland.
Part 6 Animal Models of Asthma.
54 Primate Models of Allergic Asthma: Charles G. Plopper, Suzette M. Smiley–Jewell, Lisa A. Miller, Michelle V. Fanucchi, Michael J. Evans, Alan R. Buckpitt, Mark V. Avdalovic, Laurel J. Gershwin, Jesse P. Joad, Radhika Kajekar, Shawnessy D. Larson, Kent E. Pinkerton, Laura S. Van Winkle, Edward S. Schelegle, Emily M. Pieczarka, Reen Wu and Dallas M. Hyde.
55 Airway Remodeling in Small Animal Models: Clare M. Lloyd.
56 Are Animal Models of Asthma Useful?: Reinhard Pabst.
Index.
VOLUME 2: Allergic Diseases: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment.
Part 7 Etiology and Pathology.
57 Genetics of Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis: Saffron A.G. Willis–Owen, Miriam F. Moffatt and William O.C. Cookson.
58 Epidemiology of Asthma, Atopy, and Atopic Disease: Debbie L. Jarvis, Seif O. Shaheen and Peter Burney.
59 The Allergy March: Ulrich Wahn.
60 Outdoor Air Pollution and Allergic Airway Disease: Gennaro D’Amato.
61 Indoor Air Pollution: Paul Harrison, Rebecca Slack and Sanjeev Bagga.
62 Molecular Immunopathology of Allergic Disease: Susan Foley and Qutayba Hamid.
Part 8 Diagnosis of Allergic Disease.
63 Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Disease: Anthony J. Frew and A. Barry Kay.
64 Skin Testing in Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Allergic Diseases: Pascal Demoly, Anaïs Pipet and Jean Bousquet.
65 Allergy Testing in the Laboratory: Steven O. Stapel and Jörg Kleine–Tebbe.
66 Measurement of Markers of Inflammation in Induced Sputum and Exhaled Air: Ian D. Pavord and