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This new book provides all of the state-of-the-art information needed to diagnose, manage, and treat virtually any type of allergy seen in children. With editors and contributors who rank among the world's most noted authorities in pediatrics and allergy, this text offers definitive, practical coverage of today's best knowledge in the field. It is certain to become the standard clinical reference on this vital and challenging subject. Presents clinical approaches for a full range of pediatric immunologic diseases, as well as descriptions of the latest immune-directed therapies and immunizations. Offers detailed guidelines for the diagnosis and management of upper airway allergies · asthma · food allergies · allergic skin and eye diseases · and drug allergies and anaphylaxis. Discusses each allergy syndrome's differential diagnoses · key concepts · evaluation · environmental triggers · and emerging and established treatments and therapeutic principles. Provides just enough basic science background to help readers understand the clinical recommendations. Features abundant two-color figures illustrating complex principles-plus an insert containing full-color photographs that capture delicate visual nuances such as cutaneous manifestations.… (more)
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General Concepts 1
Epidemiology of Allergic Disease 2
Natural History of Allergic Diseases and Asthma 3
The Genetics of Allergic Disease and Asthma 4
Regulation and Biology of IgE 5
Inflammatory Effector Cells and Cell Migration 6
The Developing Immune System and Allergy Section B Immunologic Disease 7
Approach to the Childe with Recurrent Infections 8
Antibody Deficiency 9
T Cell Immunodeficiences 10
Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 11
Complement Deficiencies 12
White Blood Cell Defects 13
Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood: Therapeutic Principles 14
Autoimmune Diseases 15
Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 16
Epstein-Barr Virus - Mediated Diseases Section C Immune-Directed Therapies 17
Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy 18
Bone Marrow Transplantation 19
Immunizations 20
Gene Therapy and Allergy 21
Stem Cell Therapeutics: An Overview Section D Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Disease 22
Laboratory (In Vitro) Analyses 23
In Vivo Testing for IgE-Mediated 24
Outdoor Allergens 25
Indoor Allergens 26
Environmental Control 27
Immunotherapy for Allergic Disease Section E Upper Airway Disease 28
Allergic Rhinitis 29
Otitis Media 30
Sinusitis 31
Chronic Cough Section F Asthma 32
Immunology of the Asthmatic Response 33
Guidelines for Treatment of Asthma 34
Functional Assessment of Asthma 35
Infection and Asthma 36
Special Considerations for Infants and young Children 37
Inner City Asthma 38
Asthma in Older Children 39
Asthma Education Programs for Children 40
Asthma and the Athlete 41
Refractory Childhood Asthmas: New Insights into the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management 42
Promoting Adherence and Effective Self-management in Patients with Asthma 43
New Directions in Asthma Management Section G Food Allergy 44
Mucosal Immunity: An Overview 45
Evaluation of Food Allergy 46
Approach to Feeding Problems in the Infant and Young Child 47
Prevention and Natural History of food Allergy 48
Enterocolitis, Proctocolitis, and Enteropathies 49
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroenterocolitis, and Proctocolitis 50
Food Allergy, Respiratory Disease, and Anaphylaxis 51
Atopic Dermatitis and Food Hypersensitivity 52
Management of Food Allergy Section H Allergic Skin and Eye Diseases 53
Atopic Dermatitis 54
Urticaria and Agioedema 55
Contact Dermatitis 56
Allergic and Immunologic Eye Disease Section I Drug Allergy and Anaphylaxis 57
Drug Allergy 58
Latex Allergy 59
Insect Sting Anaphylaxis 60
General Treatment of Anaphylaxis Food Allergy