Health & Fitness : Allergies

Lockey and Bukantz, professors of medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, present work defining the biochemical and molecular characteristics of the allergen groups and describing methods of their manufacture and standardization and techniques of their administration in the more...

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A comprehensive guide that answers over 330 questions about all types of allergy, how and why they happen, what the common triggers are and how to control your allergy symptoms effectively more...

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Anaphylaxis is an immediate-type allergic reaction involving the whole organism. It is the most life-threatening allergic condition. Although there are few exact epidemiological data regarding prevalence, estimates regarding insect sting anaphylaxis range from 1-3% in the general population, but much higher values have been reported by some authors for food and drug-induced anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the main acute killer of allergic individuals.Although anaphylaxis was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, there are still many unresolved issues. These include non-IgE-mediated anaphylactoid reactions, non-immunologically mediated anaphylactoid (pseudo-allergic) reactions, pathophysiological events at the microcirculatory level, appropriate therapy for the acute reaction, strategies for prevention, public education about the problem and new approaches to prevention and therapy at the IgE level. All these subjects are discussed in this book.Since anaphylaxis occurs acutely and is unforeseen, it is very difficult to organize controlled studies regarding therapy and prevention. The spectrum of symptomatology covers many clinical areas (skin, respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal system), therefore inter-disciplinary approaches are necessary for progress in the field. There is widespread uncertainty among physicians about therapy, especially concerning self-administered treatment.In this important book, an multidisciplinary group of experts explore the pathophysiology of different types of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions. Evidence is presented on the epidemiology of these conditions while problems relating to diagnosis, therapy and prevention are examined in detail. This thorough and up-to-date coverage of the subject will be of great interest to all clinical immunologists, researchers and physicians who deal with this life-threatening condition.Related Novartis Foundation symposia:252 Generation and effector functions of regulatory lympho more...

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This volume illustrates complex interactions within mucosa and the airway wall to identify important biological pathways and produce new therapeutics in the management of allergic disorders. more...

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A guide for the reader to familiarize with the structures of chemicals implicated in contact dermatitis. It describes various molecules with their principal name for classification. It also lists important synonyms, and the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number that characterizes the substance and its chemical structure. more...

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