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Allergies Sourcebook (Health Reference), 5ed

“Provides basic consumer health information about the development of allergies in children and adults; foods, food additives, airborne allergens, chemicals, and environmental triggers of allergic reactions; and facts about allergy testing, treatment options, prevention tips, and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources”–

Allergies Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides updated information about the causes, triggers, treatments, and prevalence of common allergic disorders, including rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, dermatitis, eczema, hives, and anaphylaxis It discusses the immune system and its role in the development of allergic disorders and describes such commonly encountered allergens as pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander Facts about allergies to foods and food additives, insect stings, medications, and chemicals are also included, along with information about allergy diagnosis, treatments, coping strategies, and prevention efforts The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and directories of resources, including one to help people with food allergies fnd allergen-free foods.

Contents

Chapter 1 Understanding the Immune System
Chapter 2 How Does an Allergic Response Work
Chapter 3 Allergen Immunotherapy
Chapter 4 Allergies in Children
Chapter 5 Overview of Allergic Diseases and Types
Chapter 6 Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
Chapter 7 Sinusitis
Chapter 8 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Chapter 9 Allergic Asthma
Chapter 10 Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Chapter 11 Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Chapter 12 Other Allergic Skin Reactions
Chapter 13 Anaphylaxis: Life-Threatening Allergies
Chapter 14 Food Allergy
Chapter 15 Food Allergy or Food Intolerance: How Do You Tell the Difference?
Chapter 16 Milk Allergy
Chapter 17 Egg Allergy
Chapter 18 Seafood Allergy
Chapter 19 Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy
Chapter 20 Wheat Allergy
Chapter 21 Soy Allergy
Chapter 22 Ingredients and Food Additives That Trigger Reactions
Chapter 23 Other Health Problems Related to Food Allergic Reactions
Chapter 24 Advice for Consumers about Food Labels
Chapter 25 Tips on Avoiding Food Allergy Reactions
Chapter 26 Environmental Allergies
Chapter 27 Pollen Allergy
Chapter 28 Household Allergens: Animal Dander, Cockroach, Dust Mite, and Mold Allergy
Chapter 29 Air Quality
Chapter 30 Tobacco Smoke
Chapter 31 Sensitivity to Environmental Odors
Chapter 32 Building Associated Illnesses
Chapter 33 Climate Change and Allergies
Chapter 34 Insect Sting Allergy
Chapter 35 Latex Allergies
Chapter 36 Allergy to Vaccine Components
Chapter 37 When You Should See an Allergist
Chapter 38 Allergy Testing
Chapter 39 Lung Function Tests
Chapter 40 Allergy Medication and Therapies
Chapter 41 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Allergies
Chapter 42 Improving Indoor Air Quality and Reducing Environmental Triggers
Chapter 43 Air Cleaners and Indoor Air Pollutants
Chapter 44 Cleaning up Mold in Your Home, School, and Commercial Buildings
Chapter 45 Avoiding Skin Allergies: Choosing Safe Cosmetics
Chapter 46 Asthma and Physical Activity in School Settings
Chapter 47 Preventing Allergy Symptoms during Travel
Chapter 48 Preventing Food Allergy in Infants
Chapter 49 NIAID’s Role in Research
Chapter 50 Glossary of Terms Related to Allergies
Chapter 51 Agencies That Provide Information about Allergies
Chapter 52 Directory of Websites and Cookbooks for People with Food Allergies