Textbook of Allergy for the Clinician

ISBN-13: 9780367405526 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 444 str.

Pudupakkam K. Vedanthan; Harold S. Nelson; Shripad N. Agashe

Opis

The book carries the most recent view points as well as established methods in the diagnosis and management of allergic disorders. In addition to the clinical approach, significant amount of information is dedicated towards basic sciences to lay a solid foundation to the reader.

Spis treści

Basics of Allergy: Immunological and Clinical. Immunology of Allergic Diseases. History Taking : Evaluation of Allergic Disorders. Allergy Skin Testing. In vitro Laboratory Tests for the Diagnosis of Allergy. Aerobiology for the Clinician. Risk Factors for Allergies and Asthma. Rhinitis: Allergic and Nonallergic. Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Nasal Polyps, and Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease. Allergic Diseases of the Eye. Rhinolaryngoscopy for the Allergist. Paediatric Asthma. Adult Asthma. The Pharmacotherapy of Rhinitis and Asthma. Allergen Immunotherapy. Pulmonary Function Testing. Common Office Tests and Procedures for the Allergist. Environment and Lifestyle in Allergic Disease. Effects of Air Pollution on Allergy and Asthma. Asthma and COPD – Similarities and Differences. Occupational Asthma. Anaphylaxis. Insect Venom Allergy. Urticaria and Angioedema. Atopic Dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis. Food Allergy – Introduction, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Clinical Presentation. Food Allergy – Diagnosis and Management. Immunodeficiency Diseases. Integrative Allergy and Asthma for Traditional Practice. Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Allergy and Asthma. Yoga Breathing Techniques in Asthma. Drug Allergy. Latex Allergy. Allergy-Asthma Practice. East vs West.