Allergies at Your Fingertips

Written by a senior lecturer in respiratory medicine this is an authoritative handbook covering a broad range of allergies. It provides information on therapies, management of allergies and what to do in an emergency.

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This handbook provides clear and concise information on allergies - what they are, how they develop and how to deal with them. It covers a broad range of allergies, including asthma, eczema, dermatitis, hayfever, food allergies and anaphylaxis. The guide offers answers to real-life questions asked by people with allergies; practical advice on how to manage allergies in everyday life; how to deal with a child's allergy; plain English explanations of medical terminology; advice on use of complementary therapies to treat allergies; and what to do in emergencies.