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Allergic Diseases in ­Children
The Sciences, the Superstition and the Stories
By Van Bever, Hugo (Nus, S'pore)

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Hardback, 316 pages
Published
Singapore, 1 June 2009
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The purpose of this book is to share information and knowledge on allergic disorders in children with everybody, especially parents. Allergies in children are a common and growing problem. From the author's experience, many parents lack correct information on allergy. This has led to wrong approaches in dealing with the problem, with some parents experimenting with all kinds of non-scientifically proven testing and treatments. Sometimes these treatments can be harmful for the child.The book comprises twelve chapters, each covering a specific aspect of allergy in children. The first part covers general issues, such as underlying mechanisms, allergens, and epidemiology of allergic diseases. In the second part, specific allergic diseases are covered. The book ends with considerations on diagnosis and treatment, and offers suggestions for future research on allergy in children.This book will provide useful information to the public, especially parents of allergic children. Based on current scientific information, the book should help allergic children to obtain optimal diagnosis and treatment of their allergic diseases.

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The purpose of this book is to share information and knowledge on allergic disorders in children with everybody, especially parents. Allergies in children are a common and growing problem. From the author's experience, many parents lack correct information on allergy. This has led to wrong approaches in dealing with the problem, with some parents experimenting with all kinds of non-scientifically proven testing and treatments. Sometimes these treatments can be harmful for the child.The book comprises twelve chapters, each covering a specific aspect of allergy in children. The first part covers general issues, such as underlying mechanisms, allergens, and epidemiology of allergic diseases. In the second part, specific allergic diseases are covered. The book ends with considerations on diagnosis and treatment, and offers suggestions for future research on allergy in children.This book will provide useful information to the public, especially parents of allergic children. Based on current scientific information, the book should help allergic children to obtain optimal diagnosis and treatment of their allergic diseases.

Product Details
EAN
9789814273534
ISBN
9814273538
Other Information
black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour line drawings, colour tables, figures
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimeters (0.61 kg)

Table of Contents

General Information on Allergic Diseases: What is Allergy and What are Its Main Manifestations; Epidemiology of Allergic Diseases: Are They Still Increasing?; The Allergens: They are the Cause of All the Trouble; Specific Allergic Diseases: Asthma in Children; Allergy of Upper Airways and Eyes: Allergic Rhinitis, Rhino-Conjunctivitis, Rhino-Sinusitis; Atopic Dermatitis; Urticaria and Angioedema; Food Allergy; Drug Allergy; Severe Allergic Reactions: What Can We Do?; Diagnosis and Management of Allergic Diseases; The Future of Allergic Diseases.

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The many images and illustration found throughout the text make the book enjoyable to read. For parents and other interested people, this book provides important information about allergies. The writer manages, in understandable manner, to give insight into the development of allergy and its various clinical types. -- M. Verweij "Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde (Journal of Medicine)"

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