| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xv, 174 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Revised edition of: American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's allergies and asthma. New York : Villard Books, 2000. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-154) and index. |
| Contents |
The basics. Allergies and asthma explained ; Determining the problem -- Recognizing and dealing with allergies. Skin allergies ; Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) ; Food allergies ; Killer allergies : anaphylaxis ; Allergy treatments -- Living with asthma. Asthma overview ; Common triggers and how to identify them ; Asthma in infants and toddlers ; Asthma treatments -- Lifestyle, the environment, and asthma. Environmental and lifestyle factors ; Asthma care : more than medication -- Appendixes. A, Hidden food allergens ; B, Allergy and asthma resources ; C, Product information ; D, Glossary. |
| Summary |
A guide to allergies and asthma in children that provides information on skin, food, and seasonal allergies; asthma triggers; treatments; lifestyle factors; and other related topics. |
| Subject |
Allergy in children -- Popular works.
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Allergy in children -- Prevention -- Popular works.
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Allergy in children -- Patients -- Care -- Popular works.
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Asthma in children -- Popular works.
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Asthma in children -- Prevention -- Popular works.
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Asthma in children -- Patients -- Care -- Popular works.
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Asthma.
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Hypersensitivity.
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Child.
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Infant.
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Adolescent.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Works.
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| Added Author |
Welch, Michael J., 1939-2012
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| Added Title |
American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's allergies and asthma.
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| ISBN |
9781581104455 (pbk.) |
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1581104456 (pbk.) |
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