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Encyclopedia Of Allergies

by Myron A. Lipkowitz, R.P., M.D., Tova Navarra, B.A.

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  Viva-Facts On File’s Health & Living Encyclopedias are a collection of clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns. Providing an objective overview of the essential facts and wider social ramifications that have been established by experts about the afflictions covered, the encyclopedias are meant for general readers and professionals alike. Offering reliable information, they are the ideal place to begin researching any questions or concerns one has about a specific issue. Each volume contains:

• An extensive A-to-Z reference section that defines the causes, cures, key research, medical terms, symptoms,treatments, and trends of each field of study

• Detailed appendixes that provide current statistical information

• Extensive bibliographies that serve as starting points for further research

• Comprehensive directories that list organizations, associations, schools, support groups, and publications readers can turn to for further information

Reviews:

"Encyclopedia of Allergies is a highly informative resource and is recommended for all consumer health collections."

— American Reference Books Annual

"Information is clear and accessible to the layperson…the importance of having more current medical information makes this title a worthwhile replacement purchase for libraries that own the first edition."

— Booklist

"The authors provide vital information for people raising children with asthma or people who have these conditions themselves...covers topics in a medically accurate manner that is understandable to general readers...This source describes common medications that have been used effectively for years, modern allergy and asthma drugs, and alternative treatments, even those that are unproven. This willingness to consider all medications and treatments results in a broad overview of the field for practitioners, researchers, students, and patients. A vitally important addition to all reference collections."

— CHOICE

Description: Millions of people around the globe suffer from hives, rashes, wheezing, and sneezing associated with common allergies, but reactions may occur from causes ranging from everyday hay fever to asthma and from eczema to potentially life-threatening bee stings and penicillin. While most allergies can be relieved with medication, it is helpful to understand what your personal and family allergies are and how to treat them properly.Encyclopedia of Allergies, Second Edition is the definitive guide to the symptoms and treatments of a variety of allergies. More than 1,000 entries provide up-to-date information on new and existing medications, occupational and environmental allergies, inherited allergies, antihistamines, and much more. Entries include

• Allergy shots and their effectiveness

• Chlorpheniramine and other antihistamines Exercise-induced asthma

• Childhood allergies to peanut oil

• The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Also included are more than 40 tables, such as

• Lists of drugs to avoid in aspirin-sensitive persons

• Frequent causes of Type I allergic drug reactions

• General treatment principles of asthma during pregnancy

• The most common foods that may contain sulfites

Complete with a comprehensive index, Encyclopedia of Allergies is an excellent one-stop resource for anyone researching or suffering from allergies.

Contents: History of Allergy and Immunology • Entries A–Z • Appendix 1: Pollens: Major Botanical Areas of the United States and Canada • Appendix 2: Available Radioallergosorbent Test (RAST) for Allergies • Appendex 3: Professional Allergy Organizations • Appendix 4: Lay Allergy, Asthma, and Lung Organizations • Appendix 5: Parameters for the Operation of Camps for Children with Asthma • Bibliography • IndexISBN - 9788130913995
 


Pages : 354
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