Manual of Pediatric Allergy

Description

Allergic diseases are on the rise and nearly one-third of the world’s population is now affected by some form of allergy. The enormous rise in respiratory allergies in developing countries is a great concern. Only very few countries have comprehensive services in this field of medicine. This comprehensive book Manual of Pediatric Allergy aims to create an integrated approach for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases, to provide education to the allergy-oriented practitioners and pediatricians and to motivate a preventive approach to allergic diseases. This book, the first of its kind, written by a pediatrician with special interest in pediatric allergy, will definitely address the needs of the affected population and will serve as a desktop ready reckoner in the day-to-day management of allergic diseases in children.

Table of Contents

1. Approach to Allergic Patient
2. Pathophysiology of Sensitization and Allergy
3. Diagnosis of Allergic Diseases
4. Atopic Dermatitis
5. Urticaria and Angioedema
6. Cow’s Milk Allergy
7. Food Allergy
8. Anaphylaxis
9. Ocular Allergies
10. Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Allergic Rhinitis
11. Treatment of Allergic xv
12. Genetics of Allergy and Asthma
13. Preschool Asthma
14. Diagnosis of Asthma
15. Treatment of Asthma in Children
16. Acute Asthma Exacerbations
17. Management of Acute Asthma
18. Difficult to Treat Asthma
19. Drug Allergy
20. Allergens
21. Environment and Respiratory Allergies
22. Allergen Specific Immunotherapy
23. Approach to Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
24. Vitamin D and Allergy
25. Drugs Commonly used in Allergy and Asthma
26. Selected Lab Values in Allergy and Immunology
27. Devices in Allergy and Asthma