Food hypersensitivity and adverse reactions : a practical guide for diagnosis and management

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Food hypersensitivity and adverse reactions : a practical guide for diagnosis and management

edited by Marianne Frieri, Brett Kettelhut

(Clinical allergy and immunology / Michael A. Kaliner, Series Editor, 14)

M. Dekker, c1999

  • alk. paper

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Presents classic and recent findings on immunological dysfunctions caused by food allergies-coordinating the most advanced clinical techniques and assessment methods with practical insights for treatment and patient care.

Table of Contents

  • Basic science mechanisms: mast cells and basophils - basic biology and roles in gastrointestinal diseases
  • humeral and cellular immunity
  • antigen absorption and the gut barrier
  • food allergens. Etiologic factors: cow's milk allergy
  • adverse reactions to food additives
  • cross-reactive and hidden allergies
  • allergylike intoxications from foods. clinical manifestations: food allergy perception and reality
  • delayed and non-IgE-mediated reactions
  • cutaneous manifestations of hypersensitivity and adverse reactions to food
  • anaphylaxis
  • gastrointestinal manifestations of food allergy
  • neurological manifestations of adverse food reactions
  • exercise-induced anaphylaxis
  • unusual presentations
  • psychological manifestations. Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment: psychological manifestations in idiopathic environmental intolerance (foods)
  • challenge procedures for the diagnosis of adverse food reactions
  • laboratory diagnosis of food allergy
  • unproven methods of diagnosis and treatment of food allergy. Management of food allergies: the management and prevention of food allergies
  • food allergies and their implications in diets and nutrition
  • milk-free, egg-free, corn-free, wheat-free diets
  • hypoallergenic formulas
  • available patient resources.

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