Patterson's allergic diseases
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Patterson's allergic diseases
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2002
6th ed.
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Allergic diseases
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Rev. ed. of: Allergic diseases : diagnosis and management / edited by Roy Patterson ; associate editors, Leslie Carroll Grammer, Paul A. Greenberger ; with 24 additional contributors. 5th ed. c1997
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Revised, updated, and expanded for its Sixth Edition, this highly acclaimed volume is a complete, current, and practical clinical reference on allergic disorders. It will remain the first-choice resource for residents and practitioners who need guidance to identify an allergy, confirm a diagnosis, or find effective therapies. Twelve new chapters in this edition cover latex allergy; radiologic evaluation of allergic diseases; physiologic assessment of pulmonary allergies; evaluation of eosinophilia; inhaler devices; glucocorticoids; beta agonists; other antiallergic drugs; novel therapies; immunodeficiency workup; allergic disorders and psychiatric dysfunction; and chronic sinusitis. Areas of expanded coverage include drug allergies and ICU management of asthma.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Review of Immunology Chapter 2 Evaluation and Management of Immune Deficiency in Allergy Practice Chapter 3 Immunology of IgE-Mediated and Other Hypersensitivity States Chapter 4 Biochemical Mediators of Allergic Reactions Chapter 5 Antihistamines Chapter 6 Allergens and Other Factors Important in Atopic Disease Chapter 7 Airborne Pollen Prevalence in the United States Chapter 8 Diagnosis of Immediate Hypersensitivity Chapter 9 Allergic Rhinitis Chapter 10 Principles of Immunologic Management of Allergic Diseases Due to Extrinsic Antigens Chapter 11 Allergic Diseases of the Eye and Ear Chapter 12 Allergy to Stinging Insects Chapter 13 Urticaria, Angioedema, and Hereditary Angioedema Chapter 14 Food Allergy Chapter 15 Atopic Dermatitis Chapter 16 Erythema Multiforme, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Chapter 17 Drug Allergy Part A: Introduction, Epidemiology, Classification of Adverse Reactions, Immunochemical Basis, Risk Factors, Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Drug Allergy, Patient Management Considerations. Part B: Allergic Reactions to Individual Drugs: Low Molecular Weight. Part C: Immunologic Reactions to High Molecular Weight Therapeutic Agents. Chapter 18 Contact Dermatitis Chapter 19 Nasal Polyposis, Sinusitis, and Nonallergic Rhinitis Chapter 20 Anaphylaxis Chapter 21 Idiopathic Anaphylaxis Chapter 22 Asthma Chapter 23 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Chapter 24 Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Chapter 25 Occupational Immunologic Lung Disease Chapter 26 Controversial and Unproved Methods in Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment Chapter 27 Allergic Disorders and Pregnancy Chapter 28 Management of Acute Severe Asthma Chapter 29 Radiologic Evaluation of Allergic and Related Diseases of the Upper Airway Chapter 30 Radiologic Evaluation of Allergic and Related Diseases of the Lower Airway Chapter 31 Natural Rubber Latex Allergy Chapter 32 Physiologic Assessment of Asthma and Other Allergic Lung Diseases Chapter 33 Evaluation of Eosinophilia Chapter 34 Corticosteroids in Treatment of Allergic Diseases Chapter 35 Beta Agonists Chapter 36 Other Antiallergic Drugs: Cromolyn, Nedocromil, Antileukotrienes, Anticholinergics, Theophylline Chapter 37 Delivery Devices for Inhaled Medications Chapter 38 Novel Immunologic Therapies Chapter 39 Management of the "Difficult Patient Chapter 40 Chronic Sinusitis: Role of Rhinoscopy and Surgery Chapter 41 The Wheezing Infant Chapter 42 Sleep Disorders in the Allergic Patient Inde
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