The intention of this book is to provide a comprehensive and contemporary review of the biology of sensory nerves. The book is unique, as it comprehensively covers the role of sensory nerves across many therapeutic areas.

Role of sensory nerves in disease

Neuropathic Pain: A Clinical Perspective
Visceral Pain: The Neurophysiological Mechanism
Migraine
Afferent Nerve Regulation of Bladder Function in Health and Disease
Sensory Nerves and Airway Irritability
Regulation of Cardiac Afferent Excitability in Ischemia
Roles of Gastro-oesophageal Afferents in the Mechanisms and Symptoms of Reflux Disease
Cell and molecular mechanisms regulating sensory nerve function
Transient Receptor Potential Channels on Sensory Nerves
Acid-Sensitive Ion Channels and Receptors
Purines and Sensory Nerves
Sensory-Nerve-Derived Neuropeptides: Possible Therapeutic Targets
Cytokine and Chemokine Regulation of Sensory Neuron Function
The Role of Peptides in Central Sensitization
Current and Future treatment strategies targeting sensory nerves
Opioids and Sensory Nerves
The Pharmacology of Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels in Sensory Neurones
Role of Calcium in Regulating Primary Sensory Neuronal Excitability
Future Treatment Strategies for Neuropathic Pa.