| Edition |
Fourth edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 611 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Health reference series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Basic consumer health information about the immune system and allergic disorders, including rhinitis (hay fever), sinusitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and anaphylaxis, and allergy triggers such as pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander, chemicals, foods and additives, and medications ; along with facts about allergy diagnosis and treatment, tips on avoiding triggers and preventing symptoms, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information." -- T.p. |
| Contents |
Understanding the immune system and allergic reactions -- How allergies develop -- Allergies impact daily life -- Allergies in children -- Economic costs and trends in allergic disease -- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) -- Sinusitis -- Allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies) -- Allergic asthma -- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) -- Allergic contact dermatitis -- Other allergic skin reactions -- Anaphylaxis: life-threatening allergies -- Food allergy: an overview -- Food allergy or food intolerance: how do you tell the difference? -- Milk allergy -- Egg allergy -- Fish and shellfish allergy -- Peanut and tree nut allergy -- Wheat allergy -- Soy allergy -- Ingredients and food additives that trigger reactions -- Other health problems related to food allergic reactions -- What you should know about living with food allergy -- Advice for consumers about food labels -- Tips on avoiding food allergy reactions -- Overview of airborne allergens -- Pollen allergy -- Household allergens: animal dander, cockroach, dust mite, and mold allergy -- Air quality, allergies, and your health -- Tobacco smoke -- Sensitivity to fragrances and chemicals -- Sick building syndrome -- Insect sting allergy -- Allergies to medicines and medical products -- When you should see an allergist -- Health insurance issues for people with allergies and asthma -- Allergy tests -- Lung function tests -- Allergy medications -- Medical therapies for allergies -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for allergies -- Improving indoor air quality and reducing environmental triggers -- Guide to air cleaners in the home -- Cleaning up mold in your home -- Avoiding skin allergies: choosing safe cosmetics -- Exercising with allergies -- Preventing allergy symptoms during travel -- Preventing allergy symptoms during pregnancy -- Support at school and work: the Americans with Disabilities Act and allergies -- Starting an allergy support group -- Glossary of terms related to allergies and the immune system -- Directory of organizations that provide information about allergies -- Resources for people with food allergies. |
| Subject |
Allergy -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
Sutton, Amy L.
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| ISBN |
9780780811447 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0780811445 hardcover alkaline paper |
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