| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 309 pages) : color illustrations |
| Series |
Expertconsult |
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ClinicalKey |
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ClinicalKey
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| Contents |
Overview of Mucosal Immunity and Development of Oral Tolerance -- Food Antigens -- The Epidemiology of Food Allergy -- Clinical Overview of Adverse Reactions to Foods -- Atopic Dermatitis and Food Allergy -- Food-induced Urticaria and Angioedema -- Pollen-Food Syndrome -- The Respiratory Tract and Food Allergy -- Food-induced Anaphylaxis and Food Associated Exercise-induced Anaphylaxis -- Eosinophilic Gastroenteropathies (Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis and Eosinophilic Colitis) -- Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome, Food Protein-Induced Enteropathy, Proctocolitis, and Infantile Colic -- Approach to the Clinical Diagnosis of Food Allergy -- In Vivo and In Vitro Diagnostic Methods in the Evaluation of Food Allergy -- Oral Food Challenge Procedures -- Management of Food Allergy and Development of an Anaphylaxis Treatment Plan -- Patient Education and Empowerment -- Future Therapies for Food Allergies -- Natural History and Prevention of Food Allergy -- Diets and Nutrition: Cross-reacting Food Allergens -- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemmas: Adverse Reactions to Food Additives, Pharmacologic Food Reactions, Psychological Considerations Related to Food Ingestion |
| Summary |
Definitive yet concise, Food Allergy, by Drs. John M. James, Wesley Burks, and Philippe Eigenmann, provides expert guidance for efficient diagnosis and effective management of these increasingly prevalent conditions. The consistent, practical format, with a wealth of case studies, clinical pearls and pitfalls, full-color photos and illustrations, diagrams, and more - along with online access at www.expertconsult.com - make this an ideal quick reference tool for both allergy clinicians and primary care physicians. Quickly reference essential topics thanks to a templated, focused format that includes a wealth of full-color photos and illustrations, diagrams, case studies, and more. Benefit from the knowledge, experience, and global perspective of leading international authors. Deliver the best outcomes by incorporating clinical pearls from experts in the field into your practice. Stay current with timely topics including our latest understanding of non-IgE-mediated food allergies; cross-reactions; future therapies; natural history and prevention; and a review of unproven diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Access this reference online at ExpertConsult.com, complete with the full text, entire image bank, and more |
| Notes |
"Expert consult."--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Food allergy.
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Nutritionally induced diseases.
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Food Hypersensitivity
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Allergies.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Immune System.
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MEDICAL -- Immunology.
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Food allergy
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Nutritionally induced diseases
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
James, John M
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Burks, A. Wesley
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Eigenmann, Philippe
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| ISBN |
9781455739813 |
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1455739812 |
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9781455703470 |
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1455703478 |
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