A practical and current overview of the entire field of allergy.Allergic disease which
frequently affects children adolescents and young adults has seen an alarming increase in
recent years. At the same time an explosion of clinical and scientific advances in immunology
and allergology have made it imperative that practitioners keep up with the newest
knowledge.Unique in its scope size and format here is a practical and current overview of
the entire field of allergy. This succinct book incorporates colorful and educational
illustrations throughout with succinct information on: complex cell-mediated immune response
methods of in-vivo and in-vitro allergy diagnosis antihistamine and corticosteroid treatments
prophylaxis and allergen avoidance psychosomatic disease and much more!The book is part of
Thieme's acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks which are
sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages.Unique features of this
pocket atlas:Nearly 100 full-color illustrations that convey complex information simply and
effectively A wealth of concise and focused information in less than 250 pages - textbook
knowledge in a pocketbook format! Thorough diagnostic guidelines that incorporate the
multidisciplinary expertise of a wide variety of specialists An extensive Appendix that covers
current topics such as emergency management patch testing allergy medications and more!From
basic allergy principles to diagnosis treatment organ-specific allergies prevention and
more this compact book comprehensively covers the field. It is essential for any specialist
who needs a thorough understanding of allergy medicine - otorhinolaryngologists dermatologists
internists pediatricians pulmonologists as well as medical students. Use this beautifully
illustrated pocket guide to keep up-to-date on an important clinical topic.
