Histamine and H1-antagonists in Allergic Disease

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. It 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 rhinitisand; 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; and; the potential of combined antihistamine and antileukotriene therapy. With contributions from more than 20 esteemed international authorities, this edition is an in-depth guide suitable for allergists, immunologists, pulmonologists, respiratory specialists, dermatologists, otolaryngologists, pharmacologists, and graduate students in these disciplines.