| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
xvii, 467 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Health reference series |
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Health reference series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-448) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- Part 1: Introduction To Allergies And The Immune System: -- Understanding the immune system -- How does an allergic response work -- Allergen immunotherapy -- Allergies In Children: -- Allergy relief for your child -- Trends in allergic conditions among children in the United States -- Part 2: Types Of Allergic Reactions: -- Overview of allergic diseases and types -- Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) -- Sinusitis: --Sinusitis: an overview -- Nasal polyps -- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) -- Allergic Asthma: -- Understanding asthma -- Asthma and its environmental triggers -- Occupational asthma -- Aspergillosis: people with asthma at highest risk -- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): -- Atopic dermatitis (Eczema): overview -- Factors that make atopic dermatitis worse -- Atopic dermatitis and quality of life -- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: -- Contact dermatitis: an overview -- Outsmarting poison ivy and other poisonous plants -- Why should we care about contact dermatitis? --Other Allergic Skin Reactions: -- Urticaria (Hives) -- Cold Urticaria-a rate disorder -- Allergic reaction caused by mast cells -- Anaphylaxis: Life-Threatening Allergies: -- Signs of anaphylaxis -- Medical identification critical for people with life-threatening allergies -- Part 3: Foods And Food Additives That Trigger Allergic Reactions: -- Food allergy -- Food allergy or food intolerance: how do you tell the difference? -- Milk Allergy: -- Understanding milk allergy -- Lactose intolerance is not milk allergy -- Dark chocolate and milk allergies -- Baked milk may help kids outgrow milk allergy faster -- Egg Allergy: -- Understanding egg allergy -- Hope for beating egg allergy -- Influenza vaccine and egg allergy -- Seafood allergy -- Peanut And Tree Nut Allergy: -- Understanding peanut and tree nut allergies -- Cracking nut-allergy mechanisms -- Peanut consumption in infancy lowers risk of peanut allergy -- Sublingual immunotherapy shows promise for peanut allergy -- Allergies to a legume called lupin: what you need to know -- Wheat Allergy: -- What is wheat allergy? -- Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity -- Gluten-free now means what it says -- Soy Allergy: -- Ingredients And Food Additives That Trigger Reactions: -- Food additives and intolerance -- Histamine intolerance -- Other Health Problems Related To Food Allergic Reactions: -- Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) -- Oral allergy syndrome and exercise-induced food allergy -- Esonophilic esophagitis and food allergy -- Advice For Consumers About Food Labels -- Questions and answers about food labels -- Finding food allergens where they shouldn't be -- Trips On Avoiding Food Allergy Reactions: -- Food diary can reduce risk of reactions -- Working with a dietitian if your child has food allergies -- Part 4: Airborne, Chemical, And Other Environmental Allergy Triggers: -- Environmental allergies -- Pollen Allergy: -- What is pollen allergy? -- Ragweed allergy: the most common type of pollen allergy -- Ragweed therapy offers allergy sufferers longer relief -- Household Allergens: Animal Dander, Cockroach, Dust Mite, And Mold Allergy: -- Dust mite allergy -- Cockroach allergy -- Animal dander allergy -- Mold allergy -- Air quality -- Tobacco smoke -- Sensitivity to environmental odors -- Building associated illnesses -- Climate change and allergies -- Insect sting allergy -- Latex allergies -- Allergy to vaccine components -- Part 5: Diagnosing And Treating Allergies: -- When you should see an allergist -- Allergy Testing: -- Tests to diagnose environmental allergies -- Allergenics -- Improving safety and potency testing of allergen extracts -- Tests to diagnose asthma -- Important issues for allergen-specific IgE testing -- Lung function tests -- Allergy Medication And Therapies: -- Allergy medicines for children -- Allergy shots and allergy drops -- Anti-immunoglobulin E therapy -- Therapies for asthma -- Therapies for sinusitis -- Treatments for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR) -- Complementary And Alternative Medicine (CAM) For Allergies: -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for seasonal allergies -- Complementary health approaches for asthma -- Nasal decongestants -- Probiotics as a complementary health approach -- Part 7: Avoiding Allergy Triggers, Preventing Symptoms, And Getting Support: -- Improving indoor air quality and reducing environmental triggers -- Air cleaners and indoor air pollutants -- Cleaning up mold in your home, school, and commercial buildings -- Avoiding Skin Allergies: Choosing Safe Cosmetics: -- Hypoallergenic cosmetics and its historical background -- Bad reaction to cosmetics? Tell FDA -- Asthmas and physical activity in school settings -- Preventing allergy symptoms during travel -- Preventing food allergy in infants -- NIAID's Role In Research: -- Global allergic and infectious diseases research -- NIAID-Funded research programs -- Part 8: Additional Help And Information: -- Glossary of terms related to allergies -- Agencies that provide information about allergies -- Directory of websites and cookbooks for people with food allergies -- Index. |
| Summary |
"Provides basic consumer health information about the development of allergies in children and adults; foods, food additives, airborne allergens, chemicals, and environmental triggers of allergic reactions; and facts about allergy testing, treatment options, prevention tips, and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Allergy -- Popular works.
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Allergy. (OCoLC)fst00805549
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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| Added Author |
Jones, Keith, editor.
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Omnigraphics, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780780814516 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
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0780814517 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
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9780780814523 (ebook) |
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