Full Description
This textbook provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art coverage of allergic diseases and related cell-based conditions in the pediatric patient. All most common disorders as allergies to drugs, food (including non IgE-mediated food allergy), asthma, allergens, pollutants, and much more are presented, as well as parts on wheezing, daily routine and quality of life in affected children. This very informative volume contains all the latest options to manage patients effectively using detailed treatment protocols. Topics are presented in a systematic, clear and didactic style for easy learning: the memorizing of contents can be tested by the reader through the self-assessment cards included in the volume. Written by experts with decades of teaching experience in the field, Textbook of Pediatric Allergy constitutes a much needed, innovative resource combining updated, reliable and comprehensive information with agile consultation and self-evaluation. The contents will appeal to medical students, nurses and allergy practitioners seeking to understand mechanisms behind the clinical signs, as well as the latest information on treating children with allergy and asthma.
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Contents
Preface.- Epidemiology of Allergic Diseases.- Basic Mechanisms of Allergy Diagnostics.- Principle of Allergy Diagnostics.- Asthma in the Pediatric Patient.- Severe Asthma in the Pediatric Patient.- Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Children.- Allergic Conjunctivitis in Children.- Allergic Rhinitis in the Pediatric Child.- Hymenoptera Venom Allergy in Children.- Anaphylaxis in Pediatric Patients.- Wheezing in Pediatric Patients.- Drug Allergy in Children.- IgE Mediated Food Allergy.- Non IgE Mediated Food Allergy.- Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children.- Urticaria in the Allergic Child Minasi.- Allergic Angioedema in Pediatric Patients.- Allergy-related Eosinophilia in Children.- Mastocytosis in the Pediatric Patient.- Contact Dermatitis in Children.- Molecular Diagnosis in Pediatric Allergy.- Laboratory Tests in Pediatric Allergy.- Corticosteroids for Inflammation Control in the Allergic Child.- Biologics Monoclonal Antibodies in Pediatric Allergy Treatment.- Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy.- Vaccinations for Infective Diseases and Allergy.- Pollution, Climate Change and Environmental Allergy.- Daily Life of Allergic Children.- Allergy Prevention.- Subject Index.
