Despite increasing knowledge about the mechanisms, pathophysiology and treatments in asthma and the implementation of asthma guidelines, the editors of this monograph believe, "we are only at the dawn of a new beginning", in the treatment of this increasingly common respiratory disease. The editors have drawn together the most pertinent and relevant information needed by the physician and researcher to reflect the progress of the last 20 years and important issues for the future.
Despite increasing knowledge about the mechanisms, pathophysiology and treatments in asthma and the implementation of asthma guidelines, the editors of this monograph believe, "we are only at the dawn of a new beginning", in the treatment of this increasingly common respiratory disease. The editors have drawn together the most pertinent and relevant information needed by the physician and researcher to reflect the progress of the last 20 years and important issues for the future.