100 questions & answers about allergies by Corren, Jonathan instant download

100 questions & answers about allergies by Corren, Jonathan instant download

Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction -- Part 1: General Concepts In Allergy: -- Questions 1-6 introduce important basic information about allergies, such as: What are the allergic diseases, and how common are they? -- What has caused the recent increase in allergic diseases? -- When do allergies usually come on, and will they go away during adulthood? -- Part 2: Nasal Allergy: -- Questions 7-51 discuss the diagnosis, causes, and treatments for nasal allergies, as well as the relationships between nasal allergies and other conditions: What factors in the environment trigger nasal allergies? -- What are allergy shots, and how effective are they for nasal allergies? -- Do nasal allergies worsen during pregnancy, and how should they be treated? -- Part 3: Food Allergy: -- Questions 52-75 introduce important information regarding food allergies, including common types, causes, and approaches to treatment and prevention: Can chemicals in food cause allergic reactions? -- What is the best test for diagnosing food allergies? -- If I am allergic to peanuts, how careful do I have to be? -- Part 4: Insect Sting Allergy: -- Questions 76-81 discuss the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of insect sting allergies: Which insects can cause insect sting allergy, and what are the symptoms? -- If I have a history of severe bee sting allergy, what should I do the next time I am stung? -- Do allergy shots work for insect allergy? -- Part 5: Drug Allergy: -- Questions 82-88 review symptoms associated with allergic reactions to certain drugs, as well as certain precautions to take when receiving medications: What is a drug allergy, and what are the most common symptoms? -- If I am allergic to penicillin, will I be allergic to other antibiotics? -- Will a skin test tell me if I am allergic to a medication? -- Part 6: Allergic Skin Diseases: -- Questions 89-100 discuss the most important allergic skin diseases, including their causes, symptoms, and…