Allergy & Asthma: Books & eBooks

Covers the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of asthma, and looks at future developments. Highlights the underdiagnosis of occupational asthma, and emphasizes the importance of effective patient education, particularly asthma action plans. Contains ten clinical cases dealing with common diagnostic and management problems, frequently asked questions and appendices with resources for patients and clinicians -- including useful websites, information leaflets and major references.

Addresses the full spectrum of food allergies, from mild to life-threatening and from single foods to food families. Explains how exposure to foods can bring about an allergic response, describes the symptoms of food allergy, and illuminates how food allergies develop. Also recommends tests for diagnosing both food allergies and chronic health problems caused by food allergies. Looks at how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at school, in restaurants, and elsewhere and what to do if exposure occurs, including how to handle an anaphylactic emergency.

Based on the Expert Panel Report from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, brings to life the panel's developed guidelines with chapters written by international leaders in food allergy, clinical care research, and education, including most of the report's primary authors. Offers practical advice, providing clinically relevant information for everyday diagnosis and management of food allergies and related adverse reactions to foods.

Examines food allergy and vaccinations; describes an effective and safe oral immunotherapy using IFN-y for food allergies with advanced concepts in comparison to the current worldwide approach to oral immunotherapy; evaluates the epidemiological studies in tropical regions done on food allergies, and compares them with studies done in the United States and Europe; and examines the contribution psychology has made to our understanding of how people live with food allergies.

Encompasses the basic science of allergies, essential knowledge, and how to perform various procedures related to allergy diagnosis and treatment. Starts with immunology and allergic rhinitis definition and classifications, followed by a discussion of sensitivities vs. clinical allergies, the unified airway concept and different classes of inhalant allergens. Then details all aspects of diagnosis and diverse skin testing methods as well as allergy emergencies such as anaphylaxis and atopic disorders. Includes worksheets with correct answers that enable self-testing.

A go-to reference for healthcare practitioners looking for a comprehensive and practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders. Focuses on patient evaluation and management, and covers immunologic mechanisms, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic techniques.