Introduction to Pulmonary Function
Asthma is a dynamic and complex inflammatory disease. Recent research suggests that it is a manifestation of a systemic disorder of the entire respiratory system including both upper and lower…
Laryngitis—Diagnosis and Management
Laryngeal inflammation includes a broad spectrum of pathologies, from infectious processes that need to be managed as airway emergencies, to indolent diseases that mimic head and neck cancer. The importance…
Asthma: Guidelines-Based Control and Management
Guidelines-based management of the patient with asthma allows maximal levels of function with few adverse effects. A flexible approach to therapy that emphasizes an ongoing partnership between the patient and…
Laryngitis: Types, Causes, and Treatments
Inflammatory processes that affect the unified airway can concurrently exert significant influence on the larynx and surrounding mucosal surfaces. Laryngeal inflammation can be present secondary to direct effects of irritants,…
Environmental Controls of Allergies
Environmental controls of allergy remain a cornerstone in the management of patients who have allergic rhinitis. In the past, recommendations for environmental controls were based on common sense and the…
Asthma History and Presentation
Asthma is suspected from a history of key symptoms, including cough, wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, and increased mucus production. A positive family or personal history of atopic diseases and diseases…
Injection and Sublingual Immunotherapy in the Management of Allergies Affecting the Unified Airway
The spectrum of allergic disease involves both the upper and lower airways. Immunotherapy has been shown to produce immunologic changes that can result in the improvement of allergic diseases. Numerous…
Allergic Rhinitis—Current Approaches to Skin and In Vitro Testing
This article discusses the currently available techniques used for the diagnosis of IgE-mediated upper respiratory allergy. These methods are necessary to confirm the presence and the intensity of allergy in…
Allergic Rhinitis—Current Pharmacotherapy
The use of pharmacotherapy for allergic rhinitis remains a central strategy in the integrated treatment of the patient. The most appropriate medical therapy depends upon the nature of specific rhinitis…
Allergic Rhinitis—History and Presentation
Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that results from a complex interaction of environmental and genetic causes. This disorder has a tremendous impact on the quality of life and on…
