Histamine and H₁-Antihistamines in Allergic Disease (PDF)

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 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 rhinitis



and 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 therapy



With 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.