Allergy in a Nutshell: A Handbook
NEERAJ GUPTASynopsis
This book has 16 dedicated chapters on allergy epidemiology, immunology, aerobiology, systemic allergies, modalities in allergy testing, and immunotherapy. Each chapter carries explanatory diagrams and tables with recent updated international guidelines to help understand allergic disorders better. Also, at the end of every chapter, several article titles have been suggested for further reading and learning. The highlights of this book are the consolidated algorithms at the end. These have been prepared with an aim to provide practical approach in managing an allergic child in the office. This book also discusses common myths regarding allergies in the general population. This book will be beneficial for general practitioners, pediatricians, allergologists, and residents to better manage their patients.
Synopsis
This book has 16 dedicated chapters on allergy epidemiology, immunology, aerobiology, systemic allergies, modalities in allergy testing, and immunotherapy. Each chapter carries explanatory diagrams and tables with recent updated international guidelines to help understand allergic disorders better. Also, at the end of every chapter, several article titles have been suggested for further reading and learning. The highlights of this book are the consolidated algorithms at the end. These have been prepared with an aim to provide practical approach in managing an allergic child in the office. This book also discusses common myths regarding allergies in the general population. This book will be beneficial for general practitioners, pediatricians, allergologists, and residents to better manage their patients.
Description
This book has 16 dedicated chapters on allergy epidemiology, immunology, aerobiology, systemic allergies, modalities in allergy testing, and immunotherapy. Each chapter carries explanatory diagrams and tables with recent updated international guidelines to help understand allergic disorders better. Also, at the end of every chapter, several article titles have been suggested for further reading and learning. The highlights of this book are the consolidated algorithms at the end. These have been prepared with an aim to provide practical approach in managing an allergic child in the office. This book also discusses common myths regarding allergies in the general population. This book will be beneficial for general practitioners, pediatricians, allergologists, and residents to better manage their patients.
Key Features
• Comprehensive book of allergies in Indian scenario. • The aim of this book is to provide practical tips for managing patients on a daily basis. • Covers allergy pathophysiology, prevention, symptom identification, available tests, diagnosis, and management. • Includes colored pictures, diagrams, flowcharts, and tabulations as per latest guidelines. • Exclusive feature: Pollen calendar with zonal distribution and definite identification features in India. • Exclusive chapter on bursting the common myths and questions raised in outpatient department (OPD) by patients. • Includes algorithms for practical patient management in various disorders. • References given at the end of each chapter for further reading.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2019)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
390 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789352708994
Item Weight :
370 grams
Dimensions :
4.5 x 7
Printing Format Color :
Two Color with Colour plates