TY - JOUR T1 - Exacerbations of Asthma JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J SP - 1071 LP - 1071 VL - 29 IS - 5 AU - Z. Diamant Y1 - 2007/05/01 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/29/5/1071.abstract N2 - Edited by S.L. Johnston and P.M. OByrne Published by Informa Healthcare Pages: 354. Price: £95.00. ISBN: 1-84214-318-2 Exacerbations of Asthma This book deals specifically with a clinically important feature of asthma, i.e. exacerbations. It is subdivided into six main sections, each dealing with several aspects of asthma exacerbations. The sections deal with relevant topics, including: epidemiology; pathophysiology; in vitro and in vivo experimental models; treatment; prevention; and delivery of care. Each section has several chapters. This set-up provides a nice overview of the current knowledge on asthma exacerbations in both children and adults reviewed from different angles. The topics are discussed in an informative and adequate manner and instructive tables and … ER -