The Encyclopedia of Allergies, 2nd Edition (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Allergies are a pervasive medical condition affecting more than twenty percent of Americans, with symptoms ranging from the mild discomfort of a runny nose and watery eyes, to the sometimes fatal shock of a bee sting. With more than 1,000 entries, Allergies A-Z provides invaluable and current information on every aspect of this condition. Recognizing that allergic reactions can often be prevented, diminished, or controlled, the authors provide accessible explanations of many complex topics. Coverage includes allergens, symptoms and treatments, occupationally and environmentally induced allergies, asthma, food allergies, researchers, AIDS and allergies, and antihistamines. Written by an allergist and a registered nurse, this home medical reference includes over 1,000 entries on various aspects of allergies. A sampling of topics includes adverse drug reactions, immunodeficiency disease, dog allergy, cigarette smoke, tinnitis, and hypoallergenic pillows. The second edition also includes new information on topics such as alternative therapies, allergies to herbal supplements, solutions for latex allergies, and asthma camps for children.

With more than 1,000 entries, Allergies A to Z provides invaluable and current information on every aspect of this condition. Recognizing that allergic reactions can often be prevented, diminished, or controlled, the authors provide accessible explanations of many complex topics. Coverage includes allergens, symptoms and treatments, inherited allergies, occupationally and environmentally induced allergies, asthma, statistics, food allergies, allergy researchers, AIDS and allergies, and antihistamines. Information new to this edition includes updated statistics on major North American pollen areas; available allergy tests; professional organizations, lay organizations, and support groups; and asthma camps.

Library Journal

This is a true encyclopedia of allergies. Alphabetically arranged entries range in length from two- to three-sentence definitions (housefly bites, immunopathology) to two- to three-page essays (AIDS, asthma, immune system). Lipkowitz, an allergist, and Navarra, a registered nurse, provide information on the symptoms, treatment, and statistics for a broad spectrum of allergies: inherited, occupational and environmentally induced, asthma, pollens, pets, food, insect bites, dust, and molds. Enhanced by more than 25 tables and large, easy-to-read type, this volume also features appendixes (pollen locations by region, a list of allergy tests available today, allergy organizations) and plentiful cross references. Recommended as supplementary reference material; libraries that need a basic practical coping book would be better served by Allergies: Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Daily Management (Consumer Reports, 1992).-Mary Prottsman, Medical Lib., Enterprise, Ala.

Contents......Page 4 List of Tables......Page 5 Acknowledgments......Page 9 Preface......Page 10 History of Allergy and Immunology......Page 11 A......Page 14 B......Page 62 C......Page 75 D......Page 103 E......Page 114 F......Page 124 G......Page 134 H......Page 142 I......Page 157 J......Page 173 K......Page 174 L......Page 176 M......Page 184 N......Page 194 O......Page 201 P......Page 210 Q......Page 234 R......Page 236 S......Page 245 T......Page 263 U......Page 282 V......Page 285 W......Page 289 X......Page 297 Y......Page 298 Z......Page 299 Appendixes......Page 300 Appendix I: Pollens: Major Botanical Areas of the United States and Canada......Page 302 Appendix II: Available Radioallergosorbent Tests (RAST) for Allergies......Page 316 Appendix III: Professional Allergy Organizations......Page 322 Appendix IV: Lay Allergy, Asthma, and Lung Organizations......Page 324 Appendix V: Parameters for the Operation of Camps for Children with Asthma......Page 326 Bibliography......Page 332 Index......Page 336 This guide includes more than 1000 entries that provide up-to-date information on allergies. Coverage includes allergens, symptoms and treatments, inherited allergies, occupationally and environmentally induced allergies, asthma, statistics and food allergies. Contains over one thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about different types of allergies and their treatments, and includes lists of professional allergy and asthmas organizations, and other reference materials