Allergies sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the immune system and allergic disorders, including rhinitis (hay fever), sinusitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and anaphylaxis, and allergy triggers such as pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander, chemicals, foods and additives, and medications; along with facts about allergy diagnosis and treatment, tips on avoiding triggers and preventing symptoms, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.

Series:

Health reference series.

Health reference series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Allergy--Popular works.

Allergy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 554 pages).

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Other Title:

Health Reference Series

Place of Publication:

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, Incorporated, [2018]

Summary:

This book provides information about the causes, triggers, treatments, and prevalence of common allergic disorders. It discusses the immune system and its role in the development of allergic disorders and describes common allergens and allergic reactions. Information about diagnosis, treatment, coping strategies, and prevention is included.

Contents:

pt. 1. Introduction to allergies and the immune system

pt. 2. Types of allergic reactions

pt. 3. Foods and food additives that trigger allergic reactions

pt. 4. Airborne, chemical, and other environmental allergy triggers

pt. 5. Diagnosing and treating allergies

pt. 6. Avoiding allergy triggers and preventing symptoms

pt. 7. Additional help and information.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781786849335

178684933X

9780780816473

0780816471

OCLC:

1056205416