Allergy For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-25668-6 (ISBN)
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Allergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever, asthma, eczema, drug allergies, food sensitivities, and beyond—for yourself or anyone under your care. Get answers to your allergy-related questions, understand your triggers, and learn what you can do about allergies of all types. Ensure that you're in control and receive the help you need, with this friendly guide.
Identify what's ailing you by getting tested for allergies and asthma
Learn to treat food allergies, allergic skin conditions, drug reactions, and insect stings
Know how to prevent anaphylaxis, and what to do if it occurs
Understand your treatment options and find resources for additional information
Allergy For Dummies is for the millions of people around the world who suffer from some kind of allergic sensitivity and need a thorough and approachable guide on the topic.
William E. Berger, MD, MBA, has more than 40 years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating patients with allergies and asthma. He founded the Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California, where he practiced both adult and pediatric allergy and immunology. Nicole M. Faris, MSc, has devoted her career to advancing the understanding of allergies, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in industry, pediatric research, and patient advocacy. Her personal journey with food allergies has enriched her perspective on effective allergy care.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Allergy Basics 5
Chapter 1: Knowing What’s Ailing You 7
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Immune System 23
Chapter 3: Dealing With Physician Visits 41
Part 2: Knowing Your Nose 57
Chapter 4: Nosing Around Allergic Rhinitis 59
Chapter 5: Avoiding Environmental Allergens 75
Chapter 6: Treating Your Rhinitis 93
Chapter 7: Assessing Common Nasal Allergy Complications 115
Part 3: Approaching Asthma 133
Chapter 8: Reviewing Asthma Fundamentals 135
Chapter 9: Recognizing Asthma Triggers 157
Chapter 10: Living Well with Asthma 175
Part 4: Understanding Allergic Skin Conditions 191
Chapter 11: Controlling Atopic Dermatitis 193
Chapter 12: Evaluating Contact Dermatitis 209
Chapter 13: Evaluating Hives and Angioedema 231
Part 5: Reviewing Food, Drug, and Insect Allergies 249
Chapter 14: Diagnosing and Managing Food Allergies 251
Chapter 15: Understanding and Treating Food Allergies. 267
Chapter 16: Diagnosing and Treating Drug Reactions 277
Chapter 17: Preventing Insect Sting Reactions 291
Part 6: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 18: Top Ten List of Allergy Triggers 307
Chapter 19: Top Ten Body Organs Affected by Allergies 315
Index 325
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.02.2025 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 188 x 231 mm |
| Gewicht | 499 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren |
| Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Dermatologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-25668-X / 139425668X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-25668-6 / 9781394256686 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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