"This invaluable clinical resource furnishes a comprehensive review of asthma in the older patient - covering pathology, physiology, immunology, diagnostic problems, and management." "Containing over 1100 bibliographic citations for more in-depth exploration of particular topics, Asthma in the Elderly is a practical guide for pulmonologists and pulmonary disease specialists; clinical allergists; geriatricians; internists; chest, intensive care, primary care, and family practice physicians; respiratory therapists; physiologists; pathologists; cell and molecular biologists; and medical school students in these disciplines."--Jacket.