Download or read book Allergy and Asthma Made Easy written by Amtul Salam Sami and published by Scion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, practical guide to the diagnosis, treatment and management of common allergy and asthma conditions in primary care. Allergy and asthma represent some of the most common chronic conditions presenting in primary care. Furthermore, up to 20% of patients with allergies struggle on a daily basis with the fear of anaphylactic shock or an asthma attack. This book guides readers through the basic immunology and pathophysiology and then provides details on all aspects of the clinical assessment of allergic patients: History-taking Clinical examination Investigations and imaging A broad range of allergies is then presented with succinct clinical advice detailing the causes, diagnosis and treatment of each allergy in turn. Asthma is covered separately using the latest asthma guidelines to describe the risk factors, stratification, and accurate diagnosis. This is followed by a concise presentation of asthma management and monitoring in primary care. The book concludes with the pressing issue of childhood allergy, and highlights the investigations, assessment and treatments specific to allergy and asthma in children. This is the ideal clinical text for GPs, medical students and nurse practitioners looking to manage common allergies and asthma, and for those looking for decision-making support when considering onward referral.

Download or read book Allergy and Asthma written by Massoud Mahmoudi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly practical, easy-to-read, fully updated and expanded resource offers a wide range of targeted guidelines and insights in allergy medicine. Written by a leading allergy clinician -- along with a renowned group of nationally recognized expert contributors in allergy and immunology, pulmonary, and infectious diseases -- this title is a proven resource for front-line general practitioners, especially primary care physicians. The most clinically relevant information is provided on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of all major allergic disorders. Each chapter has a section on “Evidence-Based Medicine” that introduces one to two recent research publications on the subject, and several chapters have been written by new authors. Covering the entire scope of adult and pediatric allergy and asthma and organized by specific organ which guides the reader to diagnostic and therapeutic solutions quickly and easily, the book offers a wealth of outstanding illustrations, key concepts, management protocols, and updated references. An invaluable contribution to the field, Allergy and Asthma: Practical Diagnosis and Management, 2nd Edition will be of immense value not only to primary care physicians, but also to fellows in training, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, and medical and allied health students.

Download or read book Allergy Asthma Relief written by William E. Berger and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asthma, Allergy, Asthma -- Popular Works.

Download or read book Asthma For Dummies written by William E. Berger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incidence of asthma is rising dramatically in the United States and across the globe. Asthma affects 17 million people in the U.S. and is the most common chronic childhood disease. If you or someone you love suffers from asthma, you know that there is no cure—however, with proper care, asthmatics can lead normal, active, and fulfilling lives. Now you can breathe easy with this plain-English guide, which clearly explains the prevention, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of the disease. Asthma For Dummies will help asthma sufferers and their loved ones get a strong handle on managing the disease. Dr. William Berger, one of the nation’s foremost experts on allergies and asthma, gives you the tools you need to: Understand the relationship between allergies and asthma Identify your asthma triggers Prepare for your first doctor’s visit Allergy-proof your home or office environment Avoid asthma complications Find outside support Featuring up-to-date coverage of childhood asthma, this easy-to-understand guide covers all the vital issues surrounding asthma, including handling food allergies, exercising when asthmatic, asthma during pregnancy, and all the latest medications. You’ll find tips on avoiding allergens that cause respiratory symptoms, testing for allergies, and dealing with HMOs. This fact-packed guide also features: A dedicated chapter to asthma in the elderly The latest information on Claritin and Clarinex, two common allergy medications taken by those with asthma The interrelationships between asthma and other respiratory complications of untreated allergy such as ear, sinus, tonsil, and adenoid disease Extensive information on controller drugs and rescue medications Future trends in asthma therapy Offering the latest on allergy shots and tips for traveling with asthma, Asthma for Dummies will relieve your anxiety about asthma, help you control your triggers, and manage the disease long-term.

Download or read book Allergy and Asthma Made Ridiculously Simple written by Massoud Mahmoudi, Ph.D. and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Asthma and Awesome You written by Dr. Atul N. Shah and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine your life asthma-free? Yes, yes, and yes. It is possible. Now its your turn. The AmazingAllergist will show you how. This book is a part of the AmazingAllergists Awesome Book Series, which empowers allergic children to live great lives. It is a by-product of the authors extensive knowledge, vast experience, and desire to make a differenceone allergic child at a time. This book, through the story of an allergic child, will empower you and your children. What to Expect definitions of allergy and asthma early allergy recognition information common mythsbusted help to overcome fear of allergy tests facts about how you can get better guidance on controlling asthma and allergies at home a fun way for a child to learn a helping hand to live allergy-free instructions on overcoming allergen exposure drug-free treatment options information on the proper use of allergy and asthma medications allergy vaccination relief information checklist for a great and healthy life wonderful free resources and links reliable science-based information Some of the great book reviews for Asthma, and Awesome You: Visit www.AmazingAllergist.com [Logo] A portion of the proceeds from this book will help fund the research and education in the areas of allergy, asthma, and immunology. Publisher Info: Bar Code: Mobile Scan Code:

Download or read book Food Allergies Made Simple written by Phylis A. Austin and published by Family Health Publications (MI). This book was released on 1985 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Asthma For Dummies written by William E. Berger and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe easier and live a full life with proper asthma treatment Asthma For Dummies is a reassuring and realistic guide to managing asthma, whether you’re living with it yourself or have a loved one who suffers from the disease. It’s packed with authoritative information on symptoms and diagnosis, plus resources you can use to enhance long-term asthma management. Find the best treatments and reduce asthma complications with compassionate advice and all the latest details on medication options, including asthma controller drugs, rescue asthma medications, and future trends in asthma therapy. Discover the most common triggers and suggestions for avoiding them in daily life. With the expert advice in this Dummies guide, you can tackle asthma. Learn all the basics about diagnosing and managing asthma in adults and children Find out about the newest treatments, therapies, and alternative strategies Prepare for your doctor’s appointment with questions to ask and ideas for working through financial concerns Know what to do about complications, dual diagnoses, and special circumstances This updated edition of Asthma For Dummies is a must-have for asthmatics and parents of asthmatic children.

Download or read book No More Allergies Asthma Or Sinus Infections written by Lon Jones and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how to cure allergies, sinus problems, and respiratory conditions, how to prevent ear infections and cavities, and how to cut down on the use of antibiotics, antihistamines, and decongestants.

Download or read book The Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids written by Allen Dozor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-17 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statistics show that up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from allergies and at least 10 percent suffer from asthma. That translates into almost five million American children affected by both allergies and asthma. And as Dr. Allen J. Dozor, head of one of the largest pediatric pulmonary practices in the United States, has seen among his patients, some of the most upsetting effects of allergies and asthma are the psychological wounds inflicted on a child's self-image. There is the constant protectiveness from caregivers, confusing limits and rules, headaches, obesity, shortness of breath, and sleep deprivation. In some cases these side effects, such as stress and obesity, cycle back to make the original condition worse. Dr. Dozor's plan, developed over the last twenty years, is designed to empower both parents and children. His warmhearted but reality-based approach includes How to give the right amount of medication for best effects and no side effects Empowering your children to manage their own condition so that they can feel safe and secure Prevention and management in school Handling emergencies And much more!

Download or read book Asthma and Allergies written by Chris McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millions of men, women and children nationwide, asthma and allergies have become an unwelcome but unavoidable part of everyday life. Allergens or irritants can include all different types of food, animal dander, dust mites, mold and fungus spores, pollen, perfumes, chemicals and medicine. Food Solutions: Asthma and Allergies is designed to help the reader take a proactive role in recognizing what causes asthmatic and allergic reactions and reducing their severity through the implementation of a healthy diet and nutrition plan. The book provides a clear understanding of the allergic response; the symptoms and how to contain them; useful aids to treatment such as anti-histamines and other drugs, inhalers and relievers; orthodox and complementary treatments; and the relationship between food and allergies. Next, the book shares simple recipes using common ingredients that make it easy to follow the dietary advice and still enjoy exciting food.

Download or read book The Washington Manual of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Subspecialty Consult written by Shirley Joo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ­When you need a quick consult, turn to The Washington ManualTM Subspecialty Consult Series Prepared by specialty residents, fellows and staff in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and reviewed by attending physicians in each field—each volume in this renowned series delivers the on-the-spot help you need to provide quality patient management. Right from the initial chapter, you’ll learn how to take a patient history, how to interpret exam findings, what tests to order, how to complete the workup, and how to formulate an effective management plan. The Second Edition of this dynamic quick reference continues to provide the practical, stepwise guidance you’ve come to trust from The Washington ManualTM and has been fully updated to include the most current diagnostic tests, workup tips, drugs and other therapeutic interventions available. · Coverage of inpatient and outpatient approaches features the same front-line practicality as The Washington ManualTM of Medical Therapeutics · Symptom- and disease-oriented sections address both chronic and acute problems to prepare you for any scenario · Essential clinical information on commonly encountered problems including diagnosis and management of drug allergy, anaphylaxis, asthma, immunotherapy, and immunodeficiency at your fingertips · Useful appendixes provide a hands-on review of drugs commonly used in the treatment of allergy and asthma, as well as lab values for selected immunologic tests and a sample schedule for perennial aqueous therapy · Key points to remember in each chapter deliver vital diagnostic and treatment information NEW to the Second Edition... · Updated content reflects the latest clinical advances and practice standards · New formatting follows consistent subheadings to make key facts easier to find · New chapters detail the latest diagnostic criteria, testing, and treatment options Don’t miss the other titles in this series... Cardiology Endocrinology General Internal Medicine Hematology and Oncology Infectious Diseases Nephrology Pulmonary Medicine Rheumatology The Washington ManualTM is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Download or read book Breathe Easy written by Jean Ford and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding and Managing Your Child s Food Allergies written by Scott H. Sicherer and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2006-11-17 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children with food allergies, eating—one of the basic functions of life—can be a nightmare. Children who suffer or become dangerously ill after eating peanuts, seafood, milk, eggs, wheat, or a host of other foods require constant vigilance from caring, concerned parents, teachers, and friends. In this empathetic and comprehensive guide, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a specialist in pediatric food allergies, gives parents the information they need to manage their children’s health and quality of life. He describes why children develop food allergy, the symptoms of food allergy (affecting the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory system), and the role of food allergy in behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Parents will learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect their children—at home, at school, at summer camp, and in restaurants. Informative, compassionate, and practical, this guide will be indispensable for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, and everyone else who cares for children with food allergies.

Download or read book Food Allergies For Dummies written by Robert A. Wood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you constantly worrying about what you or your loved ones eat? Is every dining experience an episode of anxiety for you? Being allergic to different types of food not only ruins the experience of eating, it can lead to dangerous, sometimes lethal, consequences. With Food Allergies for Dummies, you can feel safer about what you eat. This concise guide shows you how to identify and avoid food that triggers reactions. This guide covers how to care for a child with food allergies, such as getting involved with his/her school’s allergy policies, packing safe lunches, and empowering him/her to take responsibility for his allergy. You will also discover: The signs and symptoms of food allergies How to determine the severity of your allergy Ways to eat out and travel with allergies How to create your own avoidance diet Ways to enjoy your meal without allergic symptoms How to prevent food allergies from affecting your child The latest research being done to treat food allergies Food Allergies for Dummies also provides an in-depth chapter on peanut allergy and how to spot traces of peanut in your food. With this book, you will feel safer and more comfortable while you eat. And, with plenty of helpful resources such as Web sites and allergy-friendly recipes, you’ll hardly have to worry about your diet!

Download or read book The Allergy Fighting Garden written by Thomas Leo Ogren and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe Easy with This Groundbreaking Gardening Guide If you are one of the millions of people with allergies or asthma, this totally unique book shows you how to avoid plants that trigger allergies and to create a garden that will actually protect you by trapping pollen and cleaning the air around you. This revolutionary approach combines the best of horticulturist Thomas Ogren’s previous books—Allergy-Free Gardening and Safe Sex in the Garden—into a full-color guide, including hundreds of new and updated plant listings and photographs. Ogren’s innovative system for combating allergens is based on the crucial matter of plant sex. By replacing troublesome male plants in your yard with pollen-blocking female “pollen screens,” allergy sufferers can reduce or eliminate their symptoms. More than 3,000 plant listings are included, accompanied by an easy-to-use allergy ranking scale of 1 to 10. With many new pollen-free plants to choose from, as well as clearly marked “worst offenders” to avoid, this is the ultimate resource for home gardeners and professionals alike who want to build healthy, safe, and beautiful gardens that everyone can enjoy.

Download or read book Clinical Asthma E Book written by Mario Castro and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique new text delivers practical guidelines on diagnosing and treating patients with asthma. Drs. Castro and Kraft are extensively involved in asthma research and improved patient care, and their comprehensive coverage of key challenges in diagnosing and treating asthma makes this a must have resource. The organized full-color format ensures readability, and helps you find information quickly and easily. Offers up-to-date protocols and management guidelines to help you provide the best care for your patients. Presents chapters on special situations and special populations to help you overcome clinical challenges such as the difficult-to-control or pregnant asthma patient. Provides specialized sections on asthma education to give guidance on leading your patients to better self management by improving their adherence to treatment guidelines. Highlights material found on the Asthma Educator Certification exam in special “education boxes. Offers expert guidance on translating the new NIH EPR-3 Asthma Guidelines to hands-on patient care. Organized in a consistent chapter format that provides concise, logical coverage of essential information for easy reference. Contains special boxes that highlight clinical pearls, controversial issues, and patient education information. Uses a full-color format that makes it easy to find information quickly.