Download or read book CRC Desk Reference for Allergy and Asthma written by Hans-Uwe Simon and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-04-26 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the prevalence of allergic diseases and asthma has increased in recent years, scientists have intensified research efforts to understand the pathogenesis of these sometimes debilitating conditions. Indeed, researchers have provided key insights-and new concepts-that have changed therapeutic strategies. Moreover, allergic inflammation has served