Journal of Allergy & Therapy

Akio Niimi

Biography

Akio Niimi is Professor of Department of RespiratoryMedicine, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Japan. He acts as a director of the Japanese Society of Allergology, the Japanese Society for Tuberculosis, and the Japanese Society for Respiratory Endoscopy. He is one of the pioneer doctors who advocated a specialist clinic of chronic cough in Japan.

Research Interest

Pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies of refractory asthma Inflammatory mechanisms of chronic cough Diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough Noninvasive assessment of airway inflammation using serum, sputum, and exhaled gases Radiologic assessment of airway remodeling in asthma Pathogenesis, pathophysiologic implication and treatment of airway wall remodeling Association of gastroesophageal reflux disease with respiratory conditions