Sixth Edition
by Leslie C. Grammer
and Paul A. Greenberger

Revised, updated, and expanded for its Sixth Edition, this highly acclaimed volume is a complete, current, and practical clinical reference on allergic disorders.

Patterson's Allergic Diseases is the first-choice resource for residents and practitioners who need guidance to identify an allergy, confirm a diagnosis, or find effective therapies.

Twelve new chapters in this edition cover latex allergy; radiologic evaluation of allergic diseases; physiologic assessment of pulmonary allergies; evaluation of eosinophilia; inhaler devices; glucocorticoids; beta agonists; other antiallergic drugs; novel therapies; immunodeficiency workup; allergic disorders and psychiatric dysfunction; and chronic sinusitis. Areas of expanded coverage include drug allergies and ICU management of asthma.

Patterson's Allergic Diseases 6th Edition is an essential reference for those in the pharmaceutical science industry.

Contents

1. Review of Immunology
2. Evaluation and Management of Immune Deficiency in Allergy Practice
3. Immunology of IgE-mediated and Other Hypersensitivity States
4. Biochemical Mediators of Allergic Reactions
5. Antihistamines
6. Allergens and Other Factors Important in Atopic Disease
7. Airborne Pollen Prevalence in the United States
8. Diagnosis of Immediate Hypersensitivity
9. Allergic Rhinitis
10. Principles of Immunologic Movement of Allergic Diseases
11. Allergic Diseases of the Eye and Ear
12. Allergy to Stinging Insects
13. Urticaria, Angioedema, and Hereditary Angioedema
14. Food Allergy
15. Atopic Dermatitis
16. Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
17. Drug Allergy
18. Contact Dermatitis
19. Nasal Polyposis, Sinusitis, and Nonallergic Rhinitis
20. Anaphylaxis
21. Idiopathic Anaphylaxis
22. Asthma
23. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
24. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
25. Occupational Immunologic Lung Disease
26. Controversial and Unproved Methods in Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment
27. Allergic Disorders and Pregnancy
28. Management of Acute Severe Asthma
29. Radiologic Evaluation of Allergic and Related Diseases of the Upper Airway
30. Radiologic Evaluation of Allergic and Related Diseases of the Lower Airway
31. Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
32. Physiologic Assessment of Asthma and other Allergic Lung Diseases
33. Evaluation of Eosinophilia
34. Corticosteroids in Treatment of Allergic Diseases
35. β Agonists
36. Other Antiallergic Drugs: Cromolyn, Nedocromil, Antileukotrienes, Anticholinergics, and Theophylline
37. Delivery Devices for Inhaled Medications
38. Novel Immunologic Therapies
39. Management of the "Difficult" Patient
40. Chronic Sinusitis: Role of Rhinoscopy and Surgery
41. The Wheezing Infant
42. Sleeping Disorders in the Allergic Patient

Subject Index

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