The Washington Manual Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Subspecialty Consult (The Washington Manual Subspecialty Consult Series), 3e (Jun 11, 2021)

"Prepared by specialty residents, fellows and staff in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and reviewed by attending physicians in each field-each volume in this renowned series delivers the on-thespot help you need to provide quality patient management. Right from the initial chapter, you'll learn how to take a patient history, how to interpret exam findings, what tests to order, how to complete the workup, and how to formulate an effective management plan. The Third Edition of this dynamic quick reference continues to provide the practical, stepwise guidance you've come to trust from The Washington Manual and has been fully updated to include the most current diagnostic tests, workup tips, drugs and other therapeutic interventions available"-- Provided by publisher Title Page Copyright Page Contents Contributors Chairman’s Note Preface 1. Approach to the Allergic Patient 2. Basic Immunology Underlying Hypersensitivity, Allergy, and Inflammation 3. Diagnostics in Allergy and Immunology 4. Anaphylaxis 5. Asthma 6. Occupational Asthma 7. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis 8. Pulmonary Function Tests 9. Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis 10. Ocular Allergic Diseases 11. Allergen Immunotherapy 12. Urticaria and Angioedema 13. Atopic Dermatitis 14. Allergic Contact Dermatitis 15. Food Allergic Reactions 16. Non–IgE-Mediated Food Allergy 17. Drug Allergy and Desensitization 18. Insect Allergy 19. Eosinophilia 20. Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Activation Disorders 21. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases Index Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Subspecialty Consult, Third Edition, provides essential information on inpatient and outpatient management of allergy, asthma, and immunologic disorders. This edition offers practical guidance on diagnosis, investigation, and treatment, including state-of-the-art content on biomedical discoveries and novel therapeutics. Ideal for residents, fellows, and practicing physicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information in this fast-changing area, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for internists and other primary care providers.