Abstract
The editors have taken the laudable responsibility of bringing together in one volume all the facets of hypersensitivity mechanisms involved in chest diseases. Using the talents of 17 contributors, the text begins with an excellent coverage of the immunological reactions of hypersensitivity. It is unfortunate that this is not followed by a discussion of tissue hormones or chemical mediators of the allergic reaction. A short but lucid description of lung-function tests and their clinical application is included. The major portion of the book deals with the practical aspects of allergic respiratory disease, particularly bronchial asthma. The subject is presented from the viewpoint of sensitizing agents, diagnostic tests, drugs for symptomatic control, inhalation therapy, and specific allergic desensitization. A chapter by Overholt discusses surgery in bronchial asthma, with particular reference to the debatable procedure of glomectomy (removal of the carotid body). Excellent chapters on pulmonary diseases of suspected allergic etiology, roentgenography
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
