Health Reference Series: Allergies Sourcebook
Health Reference Series: Allergies Sourcebook
Editor: Chambers, James
Publication Year: 2022
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Single-User Purchase Price:
$97.00

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$145.50
ISBN: 978-0-78-081998-6
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Allergies Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides information on various forms of allergies, their management, and how to avoid triggers and prevent symptoms.
This book is found in the following Credo Collections:
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part 1. Allergies and the Immune System: An Overview
- Chapter 1—Understanding the Basics of the Immune System
- Chapter 2—How Allergies Occur
- Chapter 3—Genetics of Allergic Diseases
- Chapter 4—Common Allergens and Irritants
- Chapter 5—Allergies in Children
- Chapter 6—Early Exposure and Allergy Prevention
- Part 2. An Overview of Allergic Reactions
- Chapter 7—Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
- Chapter 8—Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps
- Chapter 9—Allergic Asthma
- Chapter 10—Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
- Chapter 11—Contact Dermatitis and Latex Allergy
- Chapter 12—Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Chapter 13—Aspergillosis
- Chapter 14—Other Allergic Skin Reactions
- Chapter 15—Anaphylaxis: Life-Threatening Allergies
- Part 3. Foods and Food Additives That Trigger Allergic Reactions
- Chapter 16—Food Allergy or Food Intolerance: How Do You Tell the Difference?
- Chapter 17—Milk Allergy
- Chapter 18—Egg Allergy
- Chapter 19—Seafood Allergy
- Chapter 20—Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy
- Chapter 21—Wheat Allergy
- Chapter 22—Soy Allergy
- Chapter 23—Ingredients and Food Additives That Trigger Reactions
- Chapter 24—Other Health Problems Related to Food Allergic Reactions
- Chapter 25—Advice for Consumers about Food Labels
- Chapter 26—Diagnosis and Tips on Avoiding Food Allergy Reactions
- Part 4. Airborne, Chemical, and Other Environmental Allergy Triggers
- Chapter 27—Overview of Airborne Allergens
- Chapter 28—Air Quality and Your Health
- Chapter 29—Pollen Allergy
- Chapter 30—Household Allergens
- Chapter 31—Climate and Respiratory Allergies
- Chapter 32—Smoking and Vaping
- Chapter 33—Lanolin Allergy
- Chapter 34—Formaldehyde Allergy
- Chapter 35—Allergy from Insect Bites and Stings
- Chapter 36—Allergies to Medicines and Medical Products
- Part 5. Managing Allergies
- Chapter 37—Cold, Flu, COVID-19, or Allergy?
- Chapter 38—When to See an Allergist
- Chapter 39—Allergy Tests
- Chapter 40—Allergy Medications and Therapies
- Chapter 41—Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Allergies
- Chapter 42—Ragweed Therapy Offers Allergy Sufferers Longer Relief
- Part 6. Avoiding Allergy Triggers and Preventing Symptoms
- Chapter 43—A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
- Chapter 44—Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home
- Chapter 45—Cleaning Up Mold in Your Home
- Chapter 46—Asthma and Physical Activity in School Settings
- Chapter 47—Controlling Seasonal Allergies
- Chapter 48—Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
- Chapter 49—Preventing Allergy Symptoms during Travel
- Chapter 50—Preventing Food Allergies during Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
- Chapter 51—Avoiding Skin Allergies: Choosing Safe Cosmetics
- Part 7. Additional Help and Information
- Chapter 52—Glossary of Terms Related to Allergies and the Immune System
- Chapter 53—Directory of Organizations That Provide Information about Allergies
- Chapter 54—Directory of Websites for People with Food Allergies