Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that has received significant attention in recent years and around which there has developed a substantial literature. This fifteen-chapter book represents a significant enhancement to that knowledge base. The Editors have brought together international experts to create a well rounded collection of articles addressing the main issues relating to the disease, its management and the current guidelines available. Moreover, they have ensured that the key practical aspects of the topic are dissected out in order to provide a great learning experience for the reader. As such, this work constitutes a highly educational volume that resonates with the future directions for asthma management.