Food allergy / [edited by] John M. James, Wesley Burks, Philippe Eigenmann.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

James, John M.

Burks, A. Wesley.

Eigenmann, Philippe.

Series:

ClinicalKey.

Expertconsult

ClinicalKey

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food allergy.

Nutritionally induced diseases.

Food Hypersensitivity.

Medical Subjects:

Food Hypersensitivity.

Genre:

Electronic book.

Internet Resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 309 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Elsevier/Saunders, 2012.

System Details:

data file

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.

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.

Notes:

"Expert consult."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Food allergy.

ISBN:

9781455739813

1455739812

9781455703470

1455703478

OCLC:

778432071

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.