Airways smooth muscle: Structure, Innervation and Neurotransmission
1995

Review of Airways Smooth Muscle Book

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Raeburn D, Giembycz MA

Primary Institution: Erasmus University and University Hospital/Sophia Children's Hospital Rotterdam

Conclusion

The book provides a comprehensive overview of airway smooth muscle and serves as an excellent reference guide for researchers and clinicians.

Supporting Evidence

  • The book is the first in a new series on respiratory pharmacology.
  • It contains 12 chapters written by recognized experts.
  • Most chapters have extensive reference lists, often up-to-date until 1994.
  • The book offers high-quality information in a comprehensive format.
  • It is recommended for researchers and clinicians in the field.

Takeaway

This book is like a big guide that helps doctors and scientists understand how the muscles in our airways work. It has a lot of good information but could be better organized.

Limitations

The book lacks a general perspective and an introductory chapter, and the illustrations are of poor quality.

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