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Humana Press Inc. Allergic Diseases Diagnosis And Treatment by Phil Lieberman
In this updated third edition, expert physicians assemble user-friendly, clinically-oriented guides to aid in the day-to-day management of the allergic patient. With an emphasis on common allergic diseases and the pharmacological tools to control them, this book disseminates the practical knowledge that practitioners have accumulated through practice and teaching. Three new chapters focus on antihistamines, antileukotrienes, and children experiencing recurrent respiratory tract infections. This book is intended for the front-line physician who cares for allergic patients. It will help any physician improve the care offered to those patients._x000D_ _x000D_
Table of Contents_x000D_
Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment, Third Edition_x000D_
Edited by: Phil Lieberman, MD_x000D_
John A. Anderson, MD_x000D_
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1. Allergic Disease: Pathophysiology and Immunopathology_x000D_
Mark H. Moss, MD, Randy J. Horwitz, MD, PhD, Robert F. Lemanske, Jr., MD_x000D_
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2. Approach to the Allergic Patient_x000D_
Bruce Wolf, MD_x000D_
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3. Diagnostic Tests in Allergy_x000D_
Dennis R. Ownby, MD_x000D_
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4. Environmental Allergens_x000D_
Scott H. Sicherer, MD, Peyton A. Eggleston, MD_x000D_
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5. Anaphylaxis_x000D_
Lori Kagy, MD, Michael S. Blaiss, MD_x000D_
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6. Insect Sting Allergy_x000D_
Robert E. Reisman, MD_x000D_
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7. Evaluation and Treatment of the Children with Asthma_x000D_
Gail G. Shapiro, MD, Mary Lasley, MD, C. Warren Bierman, MD, Frank Virant, MD_x000D_
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8. Asthma, Diagnosis and Management (Asthma in Adults)_x000D_
Michael A. Kaliner, MD, Huamin Henry Li, MD, PhD_x000D_
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9. Rhinitis_x000D_
Dennis K. Ledford, MD_x000D_
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10. Sinusitis and Otitis Media_x000D_
Jonathan Corren, MD, Gary Rachelefsky, MD_x000D_
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11. Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Disease of the Eye_x000D_
Leonard Bielory, MD_x000D_
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12. Urticaria and Angioedema_x000D_
Albert F. Finn, Jr., MD_x000D_
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13. Atopic Dermatitis_x000D_
Stacie M. Jones, MD, Wesley Burks, MD, Ariana Buchanan, MD_x000D_
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14. Contact Dermatitis and Other Contact Reactions_x000D_
Jere D. Guin, MD_x000D_
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15. Food Allergy and Intolerance_x000D_
John A. Anderson, MD_x000D_
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16. Allergic and Allergic-Like Reactions to Drugs and Other Therapeutic Agents _x000D_
John A. Anderson, MD_x000D_
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17. Antihistamines_x000D_
Phil Lieberman, MD, Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD_x000D_
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18. Beta-Adrenergic Agonists_x000D_
Clifton T. Furukawa, MD, Matthew Lodewick, MD_x000D_
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19. Theophylline_x000D_
Elliot F. Ellis, MD_x000D_
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20. The use of Antileukotriene Agents in the Management of Asthma_x000D_
Sheldon Spector, MD_x000D_
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21. Cromolyn and Nedocromil: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Therapy forAsthma and Other Allergic Diseases_x000D_
Stephen F. Kemp, MD and John A. Anderson, MD_x000D_
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22. Anticholinergic Agents in Respiratory Disease_x000D_
Juan L. Rodriguez, MD_x000D_
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23. Glucocorticoid Therapy in Asthma_x000D_
Joseph D. Spahn, MD, Ronina Covar, MD_x000D_
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24. Anti-IgE Therapy_x000D_
Robert O. Lanier, MD_x000D_
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25. Environmental Control of Respiratory Irritants and Allergens_x000D_
Edward M/ Zoratti, MD, Steven Morman, MD_x000D_
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26. Allergen Immunotherapy_x000D_
Roger W. Fox, MD, Richard F. Lockey, MD_x000D_
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27. Controversies in Allergy and Allergy-Like Diseases_x000D_
Abba I. Terr, MD_x000D_
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28. The Patient with too many Infections: Diagnostic Approach_x000D_
Mary E. Paul, MD and William T. Shearer, MD, PhD_x000D_