Patterson's allergic diseases / editors, Leslie C. Grammer, Paul A. Greenberger.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Chapter 1 Review of Immunology
Chapter 2 Evaluation and Management of Immune Deficiency in Allergy Practice
Chapter 3 Immunology of IgE-Mediated and Other Hypersensitivity States
Chapter 4 Biochemical Mediators of Allergic Reactions
Chapter 5 Antihistamines
Chapter 6 Allergens and Other Factors Important in Atopic Disease
Chapter 7 Airborne Pollen Prevalence in the United States
Chapter 8 Diagnosis of Immediate Hypersensitivity
Chapter 9 Allergic Rhinitis
Chapter 10 Principles of Immunologic Management of Allergic Diseases Due to Extrinsic Antigens
Chapter 11 Allergic Diseases of the Eye and Ear
Chapter 12 Allergy to Stinging Insects
Chapter 13 Urticaria, Angioedema, and Hereditary Angioedema
Chapter 14 Food Allergy
Chapter 15 Atopic Dermatitis
Chapter 16 Erythema Multiforme, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Chapter 17 Drug Allergy Part A: Introduction, Epidemiology, Classification of Adverse Reactions, Immunochemical Basis, Risk Factors, Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Drug Allergy, Patient Management Considerations. Part B: Allergic Reactions to Individual Drugs: Low Molecular Weight. Part C: Immunologic Reactions to High Molecular Weight Therapeutic Agents.
Chapter 18 Contact Dermatitis
Chapter 19 Nasal Polyposis, Sinusitis, and Nonallergic Rhinitis
Chapter 20 Anaphylaxis
Chapter 21 Idiopathic Anaphylaxis
Chapter 22 Asthma
Chapter 23 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Chapter 24 Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chapter 25 Occupational Immunologic Lung Disease
Chapter 26 Controversial and Unproved Methods in Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment
Chapter 27 Allergic Disorders and Pregnancy
Chapter 28 Management of Acute Severe Asthma
Chapter 29 Radiologic Evaluation of Allergic and Related Diseases of the Upper Airway
Chapter 30 Radiologic Evaluation of Allergic and Related Diseases of the Lower Airway
Chapter 31 Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
Chapter 32 Physiologic Assessment of Asthma and Other Allergic Lung Diseases Chapter 33 Evaluation of Eosinophilia
Chapter 34 Corticosteroids in Treatment of Allergic Diseases
Chapter 35 Beta Agonists
Chapter 36 Other Antiallergic Drugs: Cromolyn, Nedocromil, Antileukotrienes, Anticholinergics, Theophylline
Chapter 37 Delivery Devices for Inhaled Medications
Chapter 38 Novel Immunologic Therapies
Chapter 39 Management of the "Difficult Patient
Chapter 40 Chronic Sinusitis: Role of Rhinoscopy and Surgery
Chapter 41 The Wheezing Infant
Chapter 42 Sleep Disorders in the Allergic Patient