Contents Introduction: You Are Not Alone ix PART ONE The Background Chapter 1 The History of Allergies 3 Chapter 2 The Immune System 17 Chapter 3 The Anatomy of Allergies 29 Chapter 4 What to Expect at the Allergist’s Office 43 PART TWO Allergic Diseases Chapter 5 Allergic Rhinitis and Non- Allergic Rhinitis 59 Chapter 6 Sinusitis 75 Chapter 7 Food Allergies 89 Chapter 8 Eczema 107 Chapter 9 Contact Dermatitis 123 Chapter 10 Urticaria and Angioedema 137 Chapter 11 Asthma 151 Chapter 12 Anaphylaxis 165 Chapter 13 Medication and Vaccine Allergies 181 Chapter 14 Mast Cell Disorders 197 PART THREE Treatment Options Chapter 15 Over- the- Counter and Prescription Medications 215 Chapter 16 Immunotherapy 231 Chapter 17 Biologics 245 Chapter 18 Future Directions 259 Acknowledgments 275 Bibliography 278 Index 327
Contents Introduction: You Are Not Alone ix PART ONE The Background Chapter 1 The History of Allergies 3 Chapter 2 The Immune System 17 Chapter 3 The Anatomy of Allergies 29 Chapter 4 What to Expect at the Allergist’s Office 43 PART TWO Allergic Diseases Chapter 5 Allergic Rhinitis and Non- Allergic Rhinitis 59 Chapter 6 Sinusitis 75 Chapter 7 Food Allergies 89 Chapter 8 Eczema 107 Chapter 9 Contact Dermatitis 123 Chapter 10 Urticaria and Angioedema 137 Chapter 11 Asthma 151 Chapter 12 Anaphylaxis 165 Chapter 13 Medication and Vaccine Allergies 181 Chapter 14 Mast Cell Disorders 197 PART THREE Treatment Options Chapter 15 Over- the- Counter and Prescription Medications 215 Chapter 16 Immunotherapy 231 Chapter 17 Biologics 245 Chapter 18 Future Directions 259 Acknowledgments 275 Bibliography 278 Index 327
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