Practical Allergy

Here's complete, practical coverage of the most often seen allergic disorders, their diagnosis, and their recommended management-expertly written by two family physicians, and two allergists. Divided into three easily referenced sections-Core topics, Procedures, and Reference materials-it features an evidence-based approach, enhanced by a user-friendly outline format. And, a bonus CD-ROM comes with patient education materials that readers can customize and handed out. Includes practical procedural guidelines that offer "how-to" techniques and information for important allergy procedures. Presents clearly written referral guidelines. Uses diagnostic workups-including algorithms-management guidelines, and practice guidelines to provide state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and treatment. Includes special considerations materials that provide recommendations for patients with complicated conditions. Comes with a bonus CD-ROM containing extensive print patient education materials that can be customized and distributed to patients, plus video clips of the upper airway via rhinolaryngoscopy. Features over 100 full-color illustrations to aid in recognition and diagnosis. Provides lists of helpful Internet sites to keep readers in touch with state-of-the-art information.