Description
Book SynopsisThis textbook on clinical allergy is designed to serve healthcare professionals in the understanding of diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases ranging from epidemiology, varying presentation of allergy, diagnosis, and practical approach to the treatment of various allergic diseases. There is a chapter on aerobiology and pollen calendars with the use of photographs of allergenic plants mainly. The information has been completed using the latest research, current medical updates and a wealth of experience the authors have gained while treating allergic diseases.
- Chapters covers all aspects of allergy, ranging from epidemiology, varying presentation of allergy, diagnosis and practical management, to the treatment of various allergic diseases.
- Also covers practical approach to prevention of allergy, and paediatric issues in the management of allergic diseases.
- Chapters include allergic rhinitis, ocular allergy, urticaria, angioedema, atopic dermatitis, drug allergy and food allergy.
- Special chapters on allergies to latex, human seminal plasma, aspirin, hymenoptera, radio-contrast, local and general anaesthetic, cow's milk are included.
- Anticonvulsants hypersensitivity syndrome, sublingual immunotherapy, cluster immunotherapy and the future of immunotherapy are also covered.
Table of Contents1Immune Response in Health and Allergic Diseases: An Overview
2Epidemiology of Allergy: Global
3Epidemiology of Respiratory Allergy in India
4Aeroallergens in India: Current Status
5Cross-reactivity for the Practicing Clinician
6Role of Aerobiological Monitoring in the Practice of Allergy
7Significance of Pollen Calendar in Management of Allergy
8Allergen Preparation and Standardization: An Overview
9Diagnosis of Allergy: Clinical
10Diagnosis of Allergic Diseases In Vivo: Skin Test
11Laboratory Diagnosis of Type I Allergic Respiratory Disorders: An Extract-based to Molecular-based Approach
12Patch Test
13Provocation Tests in Diagnosis of Allergy
14Diagnosis in Allergy: Serology-Component-resolved Diagnosis
15Prevention of Allergy
16Preventive Measures and Devices in Management of Inhalant Allergy Disorders
17Treatment of Allergic Diseases: Anti-Histaminics
18Allergen Immunotherapy: General Guidelines
19Cluster Allergen Immunotherapy
20Future of Allergen-specific Immunotherapy
21Noninjective Allergen-specific Immunotherapy
22Sublingual Immunotherapy
23Quality of Life in Allergic Diseases
24Allergic Rhinitis
25Ocular Surface Immune Response and Allergies
26Urticaria
27Angioedema
28Atopic Dermatitis
29Drug Allergy
30Epidemiology of Food Allergy: Special Reference to Bronchial Asthma
31Food Allergy: Diagnosis and Treatment
32Evaluating Potential Allergenicity of Genetically Modified Food Crops
33Insects as Source of Inhalant Allergens
34Latex Allergy
35Human Seminal Plasma Allergy
36Aspirin Allergy
37Aspirin-exacerbated Respiratory Disease
38Anti Convulsants Hypersensitivity Syndrome
39Hymenoptera Sensitivity
40Radiocontrast Allergy
41Allergic Reactions to Anesthetics
42Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
43Pregnancy and Allergy
44Allergic March
45Allergy and Infection
46Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
47Allergic Aspergillus Sinusitis
48Pediatric Allergic Disorders and Their Management
49Biomarkers in Allergy
50In Vitro Testing for Specific IgE
51Diet and Allergy
52Need of Allergy as a Medical Specialty
53Allergen Avoidance in Naso-bronchial allergy
54Guidelines for Practice of Allergen Immunotherapy in India: 2017-An Update
