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Pediatric Allergy: Principles and Practice E-Book
Pediatric Allergy: Principles and Practice E-Book
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ISBN
ISBN
9781437737783, 1437737781
Authors
Authors
Raif Geha, Donald Y. M. Leung, Hugh Sampson, Stanley J. Szefler
Publisher Date
Publisher Date
October 13, 2010
Publisher
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Page count
Page count
704
Table of Contents & Sample Chapter
The third edition of Pediatric Allergy continues its long-standing tradition as a comprehensive and authoritative reference for the day-to-day diagnosis and management of pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases. Presented in a user-friendly, full-color format, this extensively updated edition integrates the latest research with clinically focused guidance to support optimal patient care. It offers in-depth coverage of immune mechanisms, diagnostic testing, and evidence-based treatment strategies, with major updates in asthma management, food allergy, immunodeficiency disorders, and biologic and immunotherapeutic approaches. Ideal for students, residents, pediatricians, and allergists, this edition ensures access to the most current advances shaping pediatric allergy and immunology practice.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive, clinically focused coverage of pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases
- Updated asthma section addressing current guidelines, school-based programs, exercise-induced asthma, and emerging therapies
- Detailed discussion of immune mechanisms underlying allergic diseases
- Coverage of diagnostic testing for asthma, upper respiratory allergies, and related conditions
- Expanded content on drug allergies, cross-reactivity, and medication adherence
- New chapters on immunopathology, diagnostics and management, food allergy immunotherapy, and biologic therapies
- Up-to-date insights into gene therapy, stem-cell therapy, and newly recognized immunodeficiency diseases
- Clinical pearls highlighting best practices for patient care
- Quick-reference appendices on common food allergies and autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases
- Expert Consult™ eBook included with searchable access to text, images, and references across multiple devices
