Allergies Sourcebook, Seventh Edition

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Provides basic consumer health information about causes, triggers, and treatment of allergic disorders, along with coping strategies and prevention tips. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Santé du quotidien
• Santé au quotidien
• Santé au quotidien
• Allergie
• Fitness
• Health
• Allergy
• Treatment
• Sourcebook
• Allergies

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• Publié par: Infobase Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 juillet 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780780819993
• Langue: English

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ALLERGIES
SOURCEBOOK
SEVENTH EDITION
Health Reference Series
ALLERGIES
SOURCEBOOK
SEVENTH EDITION
Provides Basic Consumer Health Information about Various Types of Allergic Reactions, the Common Allergic Triggers in Food, Environment, Chemicals, and Air. It Also Includes Medication, and Therapies Used to Manage the Reactions and Prevent Symptoms
Along with a Glossary of Terms Related to Allergies and Directories That Provide Information about Allergies and Websites That Help People with Food Allergies

An imprint of Infobase
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E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1999-3

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Names: Chambers, James (Editor), editor. | Omnigraphics, Inc.
Title: Allergies sourcebook / edited by James Chambers.
Description: Seventh edition. | New York, NY: Omnigraphics, an Imprint of Infobase, [2022] | Series: Health reference series | Includes index. | Summary: “Provides consumer health information on the various types of allergic reactions, the common allergic triggers, medications, and therapies used to manage the reactions and prevent symptoms. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources”-- Provided by publisher.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022018895 (print) | LCCN 2022018896 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780819986 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780819993 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Allergy--Popular works.
Classification: LCC RC584.A3443 2022 (print) | LCC RC584 (ebook) | DDC 616.97/3--dc23/eng/20220510
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Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1. Allergies and the Immune System: An Overview
Chapter 1—Understanding the Basics of the Immune System
Chapter 2—How Allergies Occur
Chapter 3—Genetics of Allergic Diseases
Chapter 4—Common Allergens and Irritants
Section 4.1—Allergens in Food and Consumer Products
Section 4.2—Allergens in Cosmetics
Section 4.3—Allergens and Biological Contaminants
Chapter 5—Allergies in Children
Section 5.1—Allergic Reactions in Kids
Section 5.2—Food Allergy in Children
Chapter 6—Early Exposure and Allergy Prevention
Section 6.1—The Hygiene Hypothesis
Section 6.2—Exposure to Pet and Pest Allergens during Infancy
Section 6.3—Early Allergens Exposure and Wheezing
Section 6.4—Peanut Allergy: Early Exposure Is Key to Prevention
Part 2. An Overview of Allergic Reactions
Chapter 7—Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
Chapter 8—Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps
Section 8.1—Sinusitis
Section 8.2—Nasal Polyps
Chapter 9—Allergic Asthma
Section 9.1—Asthma: An Overview
Section 9.2—Asthma and Its Environmental Triggers
Section 9.3—Occupational Asthma due to Allergen Exposure at Work
Chapter 10—Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
Chapter 11—Contact Dermatitis and Latex Allergy
Chapter 12—Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Section 12.1—Atopic Dermatitis: An Overview
Section 12.2—Atopic Dermatitis: Complications and Skin Care at Home
Chapter 13—Aspergillosis
Chapter 14—Other Allergic Skin Reactions
Section 14.1—Urticaria (Hives)
Section 14.2—Cold Urticaria
Section 14.3—Photosensitivity: Exposure to Light Can Cause Allergic Reactions
Chapter 15—Anaphylaxis: Life-Threatening Allergies
Section 15.1—Anaphylaxis
Section 15.2—Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Section 15.3—Red Meat Allergy Linked to Anaphylaxis
Section 15.4—Medical Identification Critical for People with Life-Threatening Allergies
Section 15.5—Abnormal Immune Cells May Cause Unprovoked Anaphylaxis
Part 3. Foods and Food Additives That Trigger Allergic Reactions
Chapter 16—Food Allergy or Food Intolerance: How Do You Tell the Difference?
Chapter 17—Milk Allergy
Section 17.1—Understanding Milk Allergy
Section 17.2—Lactose Intolerance
Section 17.3—Dark Chocolate and Milk Allergies
Chapter 18—Egg Allergy
Section 18.1—Understanding Egg Allergy
Section 18.2—Flu Vaccine and Egg Allergy
Section 18.3—Preventing Egg Allergy in Children
Chapter 19—Seafood Allergy
Chapter 20—Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy
Chapter 21—Wheat Allergy
Section 21.1—What Is Wheat Allergy?
Section 21.2—Celiac Disease
Section 21.3—Going Gluten Free
Chapter 22—Soy Allergy
Chapter 23—Ingredients and Food Additives That Trigger Reactions
Section 23.1—Seed Allergy
Section 23.2—Sulfite Sensitivity
Section 23.3—Color Additives
Chapter 24—Other Health Problems Related to Food Allergic Reactions
Section 24.1—Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Section 24.2—Oral Allergy Syndrome and Other Conditions
Chapter 25—Advice for Consumers about Food Labels
Section 25.1—Questions and Answers about Food Labels
Section 25.2—How to Read a Label for Your Food Allergy
Chapter 26—Diagnosis and Tips on Avoiding Food Allergy Reactions
Section 26.1—Diagnosis of Food Allergy
Section 26.2—Protecting Yourself from Food Allergies
Section 26.3—Working with a Dietitian If Your Child Has Food Allergies
Part 4. Airborne, Chemical, and Other Environmental Allergy Triggers
Chapter 27—Overview of Airborne Allergens
Chapter 28—Air Quality and Your Health
Chapter 29—Pollen Allergy
Chapter 30—Household Allergens
Section 30.1—Dust Mites and Cockroaches
Section 30.2—What about Carpet Allergies
Section 30.3—Molds
Section 30.4—Pet Allergens
Section 30.5—Sick Building Syndrome
Chapter 31—Climate and Respiratory Allergies
Chapter 32—Smoking and Vaping
Chapter 33—Lanolin Allergy
Chapter 34—Formaldehyde Allergy
Chapter 35—Allergy from Insect Bites and Stings
Chapter 36—Allergies to Medicines and Medical Products
Section 36.1—Medications and Drug Allergic Reactions
Section 36.2—Penicillin Allergy
Section 36.3—Allergies to Vaccines
Section 36.4—Allergic Reaction to a COVID-19 Vaccine
Part 5. Managing Allergies
Chapter 37—Cold, Flu, COVID-19, or Allergy?
Chapter 38—When to See an Allergist
Chapter 39—Allergy Tests
Section 39.1—Allergy Blood Test
Section 39.2—Tests for Allergic Reaction after COVID-19 Vaccination
Section 39.3—Allergenics
Section 39.4—Elimination Diet
Section 39.5—Oral Food Challenge (Feeding Test)
Chapter 40—Allergy Medications and Therapies
Section 40.1—Allergy Medications: An Overview
Section 40.2—Antihistamines
Section 40.3—Nasal Decongestants
Section 40.4—Corticosteroids
Section 40.5—Leukotriene Modifiers
Section 40.6—Treatment Options That Help Manage Food Allergy
Section 40.7—Treatment for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Section 40.8—Epinephrine Injections for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions
Section 40.9—Anti-Immunoglobulin E Therapy
Section 40.10—When Breathing Becomes Bothersome
Section 40.11—Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Chapter 41—Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Allergies
Section 41.1—CAM to Treat Allergies
Section 41.2—Probiotics as a Complementary Health Approach
Section 41.3—Saline Nasal Sprays and Irrigation
Chapter 42—Ragweed Therapy Offers Allergy Sufferers Longer Relief
Part 6. Avoiding Allergy Triggers and Preventing Symptoms
Chapter 43—A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Section 43.1—Indoor Air Quality in Your Home
Section 43.2—Improving Indoor Air Quality
Section 43.3—Do You Suspect Your Office Has an Indoor Air Problem?
Chapter 44—Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home
Section 44.1—Indoor Air Pollutants and Air Cleaning
Section 44.2—Measuring Performance of an Air Cleaner
Chapter 45—Cleaning Up Mold in Your Home
Chapter 46—Asthma and Physical Activity in School Settings
Chapter 47—Controlling Seasonal Allergies
Chapter 48—Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Chapter 49—Preventing Allergy Symptoms during Travel
Chapter 50—Preventing Food Allergies during Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
Chapter 51—Avoiding Skin Allergies: Choosing Safe Cosmetics
Section 51.1—Eye Cosmetic Safety
Section 51.2—Fragrances in Cosmetics
Section 51.3—Hypoallergenic Cosmetics
Section 51.4—Nail Care Products
Section 51.5—Use Caution with Face Painting and Tattoos
Section 51.6—Using Cosmetics Safely
Part 7. Additional Help and Information
Chapter 52—Glossary of Terms Related to Allergies and the Immune System
Chapter 53—Directory of Organizations That Provide Information about Allergies
Chapter 54—Directory of Websites for People with Food Allergies
Index
Preface
About This Book
Allergy is a medical term that is used when a person’s immune system reacts abnormally to any foreign substance which is called an “allergen.” Allergies are classified into three types—mild, moderate, and severe. They are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States and it is the most common health issue affecting children in the United States. According to the statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50 million people have allergi