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The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and
treating food allergies in children and adults. In this
comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with
food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer
provides all the critical information you need on preventing,
testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an
accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the
book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known
allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and
elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches
on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing
allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health
problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and
gastrointestinal symptoms. He also shares: * the benefits and risks
of new therapies * new prevention guidelines * new approaches to
improve quality of life and reduce anxiety * the latest insights on
adult-onset food allergies * new diagnostic tests now commercially
available * approaches shown to increase safety in school * the
latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet * new doses and
self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis * new
information about food allergies that affect the gut Dr. Sicherer
also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose
intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He
explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary
staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do-and
sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and
anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce
cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible
allergy book on the market.
Food allergy has increased over the past two decades, with a larger
number of patients presenting a myriad of related symptoms and
illnesses to physicians and allied health professionals. The
growing number of patients poses a challenge to health care
providers and confirms the need for developing best clinical
practice guidelines. Based on the Expert Panel Report from the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Food
Allergy: Practical Diagnosis and Management brings to life the
developed guidelines with chapters written by international leaders
in food allergy clinical care, research, and education, including
most of the report's primary authors. Offering practical advice,
each chapter provides clinically relevant information for everyday
diagnosis and management of food allergies and related adverse
reactions to foods. Chapters begin with clinical questions to focus
readers and contain numerous case studies and "Clinical Pearls" to
help formulate best practice approaches to patient care. The text
provides information that is relevant for diagnosis, organ or
diagnosis-specific concerns, daily management, and topics of
importance for patient understanding and management of food
allergies. Chapters cover clinical manifestations, triggers and
cross-reactivity, acute reactions, and skin, gastrointestinal, and
respiratory conditions associated with food allergy. Authors
address diagnostic testing, pharmacologic reactions, allergy
prevention, and the natural history of common food allergies. They
also consider novel approaches to diagnosis and therapy for
immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy. The final chapter presents
practical resources for physicians and patients, including
materials for advising newly diagnosed patients and resources for
managing food allergies at home, school, camp, restaurants, and
while traveling.
The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and
treating food allergies in children and adults. In this
comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with
food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer
provides all the critical information you need on preventing,
testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an
accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the
book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known
allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and
elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches
on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing
allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health
problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and
gastrointestinal symptoms. He also shares: * the benefits and risks
of new therapies * new prevention guidelines * new approaches to
improve quality of life and reduce anxiety * the latest insights on
adult-onset food allergies * new diagnostic tests now commercially
available * approaches shown to increase safety in school * the
latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet * new doses and
self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis * new
information about food allergies that affect the gut Dr. Sicherer
also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose
intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He
explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary
staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do-and
sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and
anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce
cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible
allergy book on the market.
Posing the urgent questions that anyone with food allergies will
think to ask-and then some- Food Allergies provides practical,
sensitive, and scientific guidance on the topics that affect your
life. Allergy expert Scott H. Sicherer addresses the full spectrum
of food allergies, from mild to life threatening and from single
foods to food families, clearing up misconceptions along the way.
He explores how exposure to foods can bring about an allergic
response, describes the symptoms of food allergy, and illuminates
how food allergies develop. Organized in an accessible Q&A
format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly
explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at
school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Dr. Sicherer also gives
valuable advice about what to do if exposure occurs, including how
to handle an anaphylactic emergency. Finally, he describes tests
for diagnosing food allergies and chronic health problems caused by
food allergies, such as eczema, hives, and respiratory and
gastrointestinal symptoms. In this thoroughly updated new edition,
Dr. Sicherer* describes new approaches to prevent food allergies*
presents cutting-edge theories on risk factors for developing food
allergies* describes innovative allergy tests to improve diagnosis*
explains how to administer emergency medications for severe
reactions* focuses on new allergens of concern, such as pink
peppercorns* analyzes studies suggesting that resolution of an
allergy might be predictable* talks about the role of "healthy
diet"* lists additional resources, including allergy-related apps*
provides revised school food allergy guidelines* offers insights
into food allergy bullying-and advice to reduce it Dr. Sicherer
also reviews food reactions that are not allergic (such as lactose
intolerance and celiac disease), advises how to get adequate
nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples, and discusses
whether allergies ever go away (they do-and sometimes they return).
With complete, concise coverage of prevention, indications,
diagnosis, and treatment, Pediatric Allergy, 4th Edition, is your
go-to resource for current, clinically-focused content in the
rapidly changing field of allergies and immune-mediated diseases in
children. This highly regarded reference fully covers immunology
and origins of allergy, growth and development, pregnancy, infancy,
and early, middle, and late childhood-all with a new, practical,
clinical focus. You'll find authoritative coverage of the full
range of allergies in pediatric patients, from asthma and other
common conditions to rare or uncommon allergies, providing a
one-stop resource for clinicians across specialties who care for
children. Focuses on the clinical application of science to the
bedside, including clinical pearls discussing best practice
approaches and guidelines. Integrates the latest research on the
origins of allergy in early life, including pregnancy, the neonate,
and infants. Includes new, evidence-based management guidelines for
various diseases, including food allergy, atopic dermatitis, asthma
and immunodeficiency. Provides new content on the prevention of
allergies; asthma, eczema, and food allergies in young children;
and extensive current guidelines and new therapies. Offers
up-to-date information on key areas such as food challenges, skin
testing, IgE diagnostic labs, immunotherapy, clinical immunology
diagnostic testing, molecular diagnostics, and lung function
testing. Highlights current guidance from a new team of leading
experts with 150 anatomic schematics, clinical photos, and
algorithms-many new to this edition. Covers gene therapy, stem-cell
therapy, and a host of immunodeficiency diseases found in children
with allergies. Discusses targeted biologics for severe allergic
diseases, defects of innate immunity, rheumatic diseases of
childhood, and inflammatory disorders. Enhanced eBook version
included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access
all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety
of devices.
Posing the urgent questions that anyone with food allergies will
think to ask-and then some- Food Allergies provides practical,
sensitive, and scientific guidance on the topics that affect your
life. Allergy expert Scott H. Sicherer addresses the full spectrum
of food allergies, from mild to life threatening and from single
foods to food families, clearing up misconceptions along the way.
He explores how exposure to foods can bring about an allergic
response, describes the symptoms of food allergy, and illuminates
how food allergies develop. Organized in an accessible Q&A
format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly
explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at
school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Dr. Sicherer also gives
valuable advice about what to do if exposure occurs, including how
to handle an anaphylactic emergency. Finally, he describes tests
for diagnosing food allergies and chronic health problems caused by
food allergies, such as eczema, hives, and respiratory and
gastrointestinal symptoms. In this thoroughly updated new edition,
Dr. Sicherer* describes new approaches to prevent food allergies*
presents cutting-edge theories on risk factors for developing food
allergies* describes innovative allergy tests to improve diagnosis*
explains how to administer emergency medications for severe
reactions* focuses on new allergens of concern, such as pink
peppercorns* analyzes studies suggesting that resolution of an
allergy might be predictable* talks about the role of "healthy
diet"* lists additional resources, including allergy-related apps*
provides revised school food allergy guidelines* offers insights
into food allergy bullying-and advice to reduce it Dr. Sicherer
also reviews food reactions that are not allergic (such as lactose
intolerance and celiac disease), advises how to get adequate
nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples, and discusses
whether allergies ever go away (they do-and sometimes they return).
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