Handbook of Otolaryngic Allergy

ISBN-13: 9781626239067 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 304 str.

Christine Franzese; Cecelia Damask; Sarah Wise

Spis treści

Part 1: The Basics
1 Basics of Immunology
2 Allergic Rhinitis: Definition and Classifications
3 Sensitization versus Allergy
4 Unified Airway Concept
5 Inhalant Allergens: Grasses
6 Inhalant Allergens: Trees
7 Inhalant Allergens: Molds
8 Inhalant Allergens: Epidermals and Danders
9 Inhalant Allergens: Weeds
Part 2: Diagnosis of Allergy
10 History
11 Patient Surveys and Questionnaires
12 Physical Examination
13 Differential Diagnosis
Part 3: Testing Methods
14 Conditions That Can Impact Skin Testing
15 Skin Testing: Prick
16 Skin Testing: Intradermal
17 Skin Testing: Blended Techniques
18 Specific Immunoglobin E Testing for Inhalant Allergy
Part 4: Treatment
19 Environmental Avoidance
20 Pharmacotherapy: Decongestants
21 Anticholinergics
22 Antihistamines
23 Corticosteriods
24 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
25 Mast Cell Stabilizers
26 Combination Therapies
27 Biologics
28 Alternative Remedies
29 Immunotherapy: Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
30 Immunotherapy: Sublingual Immunotherapy
31 Sublingual Tablets
32 Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy
33 Treatment: Monosensitization Versus Polysensitization
Part 5: Allergy Emergencies
34 Anaphylaxis
35 Other Urgencies and Emergencies
Part 6: Associated Atopic Disorders
36 Penicillin Allergy
37 Asthma
38 Food Allergy
39 Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
40 Atopic Dermatitis
Part 7: Practice Makes Perfect
41 Worksheets on Allergy Testing with Answers
42 Worksheets on Vial Mixing/Preparation with Answers
Part 8: Adding Allergy to Your Practice
43 USP <797> and Compounding
44 Office Set-up
45 Patient Selection
46 Nurse Selection and Training
47 Billing and Coding