Color Atlas of Allergic Diseases

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A practical and current overview of the entire field of allergy.

Allergic disease, which frequently affects children, adolescents, and young adults, has seen an alarming increase in recent years. At the same time, an explosion of clinical and scientific advances in immunology and allergology have made it imperative that practitioners keep up with the newest knowledge.

Unique in its scope, size, and format, here is a practical and current overview of the entire field of allergy. This succinct book incorporates colorful and educational illustrations throughout, with succinct information on: complex cell-mediated immune response; methods of in-vivo and in-vitro allergy diagnosis; antihistamine and corticosteroid treatments; prophylaxis and allergen avoidance; psychosomatic disease; and much more!

The book is part of Thieme's acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks, which are sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages.

Unique features of this pocket atlas:

  • Nearly 100 full-color illustrations that convey complex information simply and effectively
  • A wealth of concise and focused information in less than 250 pages - textbook knowledge in a pocketbook format!
  • Thorough diagnostic guidelines that incorporate the multidisciplinary expertise of a wide variety of specialists
  • An extensive Appendix that covers current topics such as emergency management, patch testing, allergy medications, and more!

From basic allergy principles to diagnosis, treatment, organ-specific allergies, prevention, and more, this compact book comprehensively covers the field. It is essential for any specialist who needs a thorough understanding of allergy medicine - otorhinolaryngologists, dermatologists, internists, pediatricians, pulmonologists, as well as medical students. Use this beautifully illustrated pocket guide to keep up-to-date on an important clinical topic.

 

Contents

Introduction
1
Immune System
8
T Cells
15
Skinassociated Lymphoid Tissue SALT
21
Reaction Immediate Hypersensitivity
27
Reaction II DTHR
33
Perennial Allergies
43
Food Intolerance
49
Allergic Diseases of the Skin
108
Atopic Dermatitis
115
Drug Reactions
121
Anatomy and Physiology II
127
Nasal Polyps
133
Asthma I
139
Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
145
Contact Allergy Lid Edema Blepharitis Lid Dermatitis
151

Diagnostic Approach to Allergic Diseases
54
In vivo Allergy Diagnosis
58
Patch Testing
65
Subcutaneous and Sting Provocation Tests
71
Bronchial Provocation Tests II
77
Other in vitro Test
83
Immunotherapy
90
Corticosteroids
97
Pernicious Anemia Celiac Disease
157
Immunological Principles and Nursing
163
Allergic Diseases and Immunizations
173
Allergy and Psyche II
179
Interior Air Pollution and Allergies
185
Occupational Allergies of the Respiratory Tract
191
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