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Author:   Scott H. Sicherer (Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Professor of Pediatrics, Allergy, and Immunology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781421443140

ISBN 10:   1421443147
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   28 June 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction, by Hugh A. Sampson, MD Chapter 1. Understanding FOOD ALLERGY and INTOLERANCE Chapter 2. When and How to Discuss a Possible FOOD ALLERGY DIAGNOSIS with Your DOCTOR Chapter 3. All about ALLERGY TESTS Chapter 4. Recognizing and Treating ANAPHYLAXIS Chapter 5. CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS Caused by Food Allergy Chapter 6. Mastering ALLERGEN AVOIDANCE Chapter 7. Maintaining LIFESTYLE and QUALITY of LIFE, Reducing ANXIETY, and Keeping a HEALTHY DIET Chapter 8. The Natural COURSE and RESOLUTION of Food Allergies Chapter 9. PREVENTION of Food Allergies Chapter 10. The Future Is Now: TREATMENTS for Food Allergy Chapter 11. Accessing HELP and INFORMATION to Manage Food Allergies Educational Resources Resources for Managing Life with Food Allergies Selected Internet Resources on Food Allergies Support Groups, Advocacy, and Research Handy Forms Cited Medical References and Additional Articles of Interest Index

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This is an invaluable resource on allergies from an expert in the field; good for patients and their families, as well as those who work in health care settings. The Q&A format makes the information quickly accessible and helps make this title essential in any consumer health collection. * Library Journal *

Author Information

Scott H. Sicherer, MD, is a professor of pediatrics, the chief of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, and the director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is the author of Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies and Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It.

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