The Manual of Allergy and Clinical Immunology provides brief clinical summaries of complex and emerging topics encountered in the field of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. As knowledge in the specialty is rapidly evolving, this book condenses this material while maintaining an evidence-based approach to the practice. It addresses recent developments in allergy and clinical immunology, as there is an increased awareness and interest in these topics due to their impact on a large cohort of the population. It is a quick ‘go-to’ practical and informative guide for students and residents studying for their exams as well as for clinicians in practice.
Key Features
- Serves as a handy, practical reference guide to immunologic and allergic diseases for healthcare professionals in both primary and specialty medicine, as well as a study resource for medical students and trainees
- Summarizes high-yield clinical information in the field to make it easily accessible and user friendly for clinicians and students
- Several chapters include a unique section on the management of allergic/immunologic disorders in pregnant women
Author(s): Abeer Feteih, Michael Fein, Natacha Tardio
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 212
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Editors
Contributors
PART 1: RHINOCONJUNCTIVITIS
1. Allergic Rhinitis
2. Rhinosinusitis
3. Ocular Allergy
4. Allergen Immunotherapy
PART 2: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
5. Asthma and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
6. Approach to Chronic Cough
PART 3: CUTANEOUS DISORDERS
7. Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
8. Contact Dermatitis
9. Urticaria
10. Angioedema
Part 4: MAST CELL-RELATED DISORDERS/ANAPHYLAXIS (SYSTEMIC ILLNESSES)
11. Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Activation Syndromes
12. Anaphylaxis
13. Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA) and Food-Dependent EIA (FDEIA)
14. Stinging Insect Hypersensitivity
15. Eosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)
PART 5: FOOD ALLERGY
16. Food Allergy
17. Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
18. Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
PART 6: DRUG ALLERGY
19. Drug Allergy
20. Adverse Reactions to Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Aspirin
21. Adverse Reactions to Vaccines
PART 7: CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
22. General Approach to Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) in Adults
23. Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy
Index
