Allergy: Theory and Practice

Expert contributors discuss the molecular basis of immune recognition, as well as eosinophils as effector cells in immunity and allergic disorders. Includes coverage of the evaluation of the allergic patient, manifestations of the allergic state, treatment of allergic diseases, allergic lung disease, and allergies to specific agents. Also features material on basic allergic mechanisms, including cellular immunity, allergic mediators, and immunodeficiency diseases.