This comprehensive resource provides clinical guidance for pinpointing the cause and providing a remedy for allergic disorders. Each allergy description includes definition, allergen, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, special considerations, prevention tips, and patient teaching aid. Topics covered range from asthma and pollen allergies to environmental, occupational, and food and drug allergies. Provides the latest information on traditional and herbal remedies, topicals, antihistamines, and OTC medications
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Part One: Allergies: The Fundamentals 1. Allergies and the Immune Systems 2. Diagnosing allergies 3. Treating and Preventing Allergies Part Two: Atopic Allergic Diseases 4. Allergic Rhinitis 5. Asthma 6. Atopic Dermatitis 7. Conditions of Allergic Disease Part Three: Other Allergic Reactions 8. Allergic Conjunctivitis 9. Urticaria and Angioedema 10. Food Allergies 11. Other Common Allergic Reactions 12. Severe Allergic Reactions 13. Allergies and Pregnancy Part Four: Guide to Allergy Drugs 14. Opthalmic Anti-inflammatories 15. Opthalmic Vasoconstrictors 16. Miscellaneous Opthalmic Drugs 17. Nasal Drugs 18. Antihistamines 19. Bronchodilators 20. Expectorants and Antitussives 21. Miscellaneous Respiratory Drugs 22. Corticosteriods 23. Topical Corticosteroid
