Health & Fitness : Allergies

From a leading expert at one of the world's most respected medical schools----learn how to beat sinus infections once and for all. Nobody needs to tell you how painful and annoying sinus problems can be--the pounding headaches and congestion, the perpetually runny nose, and the debilitating fatigue, not to mention sleepless nights, lost work, and ruined vacations. Now you can do something about it by learning what a top expert tells his patients. more...

Price: $16.95

An indispensable guide to dealing with this potentially deadly allergy. Nuts and nut oils are found in countless foods and topical ointments/creams. They are also the leading cause of fatal and near-fatal food allergy reactions. Unfortunately, nut allergies are not as rare as they were once thought to be. According to U.S. and British studies, their prevalence has doubled over the last decade alone. Co-written by a leading expert on nut allergies, How to Live with a Nut Allergy tells you what you need to know to:.:.; Avoid exposure to all kinds of tree nuts and peanuts.; Reduce the risk of setting off a serious allergic reaction.; Be prepared should a reaction occur.; Avoid a reaction in close quarters, such as airplanes.; Keep children safe from exposure. more...

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Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system attacks the body organs instead of foreign invaders. This book deals with the various mechanisms which infectious agents can trigger autoimmunity such as molecular mimicry, polyclonal activation and others. An overview is given with regard to bacteria, viruses and parasites associated with autoimmunity. There is a summary on classical autoimmune diseases and the infecting agents that can induce them. more...

Price: $220.00

A practical book for clinicians setting out the options for effective management of chronic disease. There have been enormous advances in knowledge and understanding of the scientific and clinical aspects of allergic disorders over recent years. This book provides an evidence-based overview of therapy for allergy, showing how increased understanding translates into clinical practice, with a discussion of promising future therapeutic agents. This comprehensive review volume provides clinicians with a thorough understanding of the factors which will enable them to formulate an appropriate strategy for treatment and long-term management for each individual patient. more...

Price: $89.95

A comprehensive and up-to-date review of the latest research carried out in immunology, particularily at molecular level and an invaluable reference to all students in the field of immunology and related fields. more...

Price: $199.95