Allergy in a Nutshell

This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of allergies. Beginning with an overview of allergy epidemiology, immunology and aerobiology, the next chapters cover different types of allergy – respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatologic – and include a section on anaphylaxis. The following chapters explain allergy testing techniques as well as supportive investigations such as nasal endoscopy, bronchoscopy and spirometry. The book concludes with discussion on allergy management techniques including complementary medications, and provides appendices detailing algorithmic approaches and pharmacotherapy. Each chapter features explanatory diagrams and tables, international guidelines, and further reading suggestions. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of allergies Examines allergy testing techniques and supportive investigations Includes appendices detailing algorithmic approaches and pharmacotherapy Features numerous diagrams and tables, and further reading suggestions