Main description:

Continuing the Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy series, this volume explores the pathophysiology and therapy of rhinitis. The volume is introduced by a chapter describing the normal anatomy and physiology of the nose and sinuses. Against this background the contributing authors describe and discuss the immunological and pathological changes which occur in rhinitis. The various causes and the types of rhinitis - such as allergic, vasomotor, and infectious - are discussed as are the treatments available (pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery). The book concludes with a description of the animal models of rhinitis which are now available. This book will be of interest to bench scientists and clinicians alike.

Contents:

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses.- 2. Pathophysiology of the Nose in Rhinitis.- 3. Immunology of the Nose.- 4. Inflammation in Rhinitis.- 5. Allergic Rhinitis.- 6. Vasomotor Rhinitis.- 7. Infectious Agent-Induced Rhinitis.- 8. Specific Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis.- 9. Surgery of Rhinitis.- 10. Animal Models of Rhinitis.