Asthma Treatment

From the 19-29 May 1991 the NATO ASI Course PAsthma Treatment: A P Multidisciplinary Approach was held in Erice, on the rocky North West Coast of Sicily, facing the ancient Phoenician shore of the African Continent. Sixty NATO sponsored participants arriving from many different European Countries - Nato members and non - attended the course. Qualified researchers from Europe and the United States held extensive lectures, short meetings and small informal group discussions. Erice is a magical place which draws together people from different backgrounds and cultures under her Mediterrean charm, recreating the ancient Greek openair discussion atmosphere. And so, during the 10 days gathering, the extensive willingness of the senior investigators and the laudable enthusiasm of the younger participants was stimulated. All of the most recent findings in the biology and the pharmacology of Asthma were discussed, initially behind closed doors, to be unhurriedly continued along the alley ways of the "Cittadella della Scienza" , in Erice's small restaurants, and on her deserted beaches. The texts collected here are testimony to the high quality of the investigators contributions as well as their far reaching interests. I think that a Director of such a Course would be adequatly satisfied by merely considering the enthusiasm and high level involvement of every participant. He could not have been more satisfied after having considered the proceedings summerizing the scientific content of the meeting.

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Proceedings of a NATO ASI held in Erice, Italy, May 19-29, 1991

Zusammenfassung
Proceedings of a NATO ASI held in Erice, Italy, May 19-29, 1991

Inhalt
Histopathology of Bronchial Asthma and the Effects of Treatment.- Neural Control of Airways.- Airway Neuropeptides.- Potential Role of Mast Cell Proteases in Asthma.- Human Mast Cells, Basophils and Their Mediators.- Platelets and Asthma.- The Maximal Bronchoconstriction Induced by Methacholine is not Altered by Platelet Activating Factor.- Leukotrienes and Asthma.- Plasma Exudation in Asthma and its Pharmacological Control.- Synthesis and Regulation of IgE in Asthma.- Modulation of Mediator Release from Human Fc?RI+ Cells.- Osmotic and Ionic Factors in Bronchial Responsiveness.- Airway Responsiveness, Late-Phase Response, and Inflammation in Allergic Asthma.- Injury and Repair of the Airway Epithelium in Asthma.- Bronchoalveolar Lavage: Its Application in Asthma.- Bronchial Asthma and Pulmonary Gas Exchange.- Allergen Inhalation Increases Cough Sensitivity in Subjects with Allergic Asthma.- Asthma Management.- The National Asthma Education Program.- Management of Asthmatic Children.- Inhaled Corticosteroids in the Long Term Treatment of Asthma and COPD.- Sympathomimetics and Xanthines in the Treatment of Asthma.- Protective Effect of Furosemide, Administered Using a Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler and a Spacer Device, on the Bronchial Obstructive Response to Ultrasonically Nebulized Distilled Water.- Frusemide Inhalation Prevents Immunological Mediator Release and Respiratory Changes in Guinea-Pig.- Pharmacological Profile of CR 2039 (Dizolast) a New Agent for the Treatment of Allergic Diseases.- Effect of Betaxolol on Bronchial Responsiveness in Mild Asthmatic Subjects with Chronic Glaucoma: A Pilot Study.- Mast Cells and Eosinophils in Bronchial Asthma.