The Asthmas: A Precision Medicine Approach to Treatable Traits, Diagnosis and Management

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Vibeke Backer (Copenhagen University, Denmark) Peter G. Gibson (John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Australia)

The Asthmas

A Precision Medicine Approach to Treatable Traits, Diagnosis and Management

Vibeke Backer (Copenhagen University, Denmark), Peter G. Gibson (John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Australia), Ian D. Pavord (University of Oxford, UK)

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English

Taylor & Francis Ltd
05 September 2022

Respiratory medicine

Key Features:
* Covers both respiratory physiology and airway inflammation.
* Highlights the use of biologic drugs.
* Discusses Precision-based medicine.
* Explores the co-morbidities through clinical cases.

By: Vibeke Backer (Copenhagen University Denmark), Peter G. Gibson (John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Australia), Ian D. Pavord (University of Oxford, UK)
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9781032323237
ISBN 10: 103232323X
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 05 September 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. Pulmonary - Treatable traits 3. Extrapulmonary - Treatable traits 4. Risk factors - Treatable traits 5. Diagnostic tests in respiratory medicine 6. Key Cases - Treatable traits 7. Evaluation of the asthmas 8. Organising an asthma clinic 9. The future of the asthmas 10. Conclusion

Vibeke Backer, MD DMSci, is Professor at the Copenhagen University, and pulmonologist responsible for Global Airways (CRSwNP, Asthma and Allergy) at the Department of ENT, as well a Senior Researcher at the Centre of Physical Activity Research (CFAS), Rigshopitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. She has published 400 articles and has an H-index of 50. Peter G. Gibson, MBBS, DMed, FRACP, FAAHMS F Thor Soc, FERS, FAPSR, is Professor at John Hunter Newcastle, the Sydney University, NSW, Australia. He works as a doctor who cares for people with respiratory diseases and as a clinical scientist investigating the mechanisms and treatment of asthma, COPD, cough, and other airway disorders. He has published more than 700 articles, and has an H-index of 96. Ian D. Pavord, MA, DM, FRCP, FERS FMedSci, is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Oxford and Honorary Consultant Physician at the Oxford University Hospitals. He is a member of congregation at the University of Oxford and a Professorial Fellow of St Edmund Hall.