Normal view MARC view ISBD view

ENT: an introduction and practical guide/ james R. Tysome & rahul kanegaonkar - New York : Hodder Arnold T2012 - xiv, 482 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The place of allergy in clinical practice -- Basic, "need-to-know" immunology -- Preparation of the office for allergy -- Interaction with the patient -- Testing methods for inhalant allergy -- Environmental control (avoidance) -- Pharmacotherapy of allergic rhinitis -- Vial preparation and immunotherapy -- Standardized extracts -- Blending skin testing and in vitro testing in clinical practice -- Allergic emergencies -- Nonallergic rhinitis -- Food allergy -- Pediatric allergy -- Allergy and sinus disease -- Allergic fungal sinusitis -- What lies ahead? -- Interrelationships among pollens and plant-derived foods -- Pollen guide -- Typical allergy history; example of titration and mixing form; diet diary -- Hidden sources of common allergenic foods -- Genetic relationships and potential cross-reactivities of nonbotanical (animal) foods.

ISBN: 1588902765 (alk. paper) 3131127627 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2004002853

Subjects--Topical Terms:
ENT
Otolaryngology.
Hypersensitivity.
Otolaryngology--methods.

LC Class. No.: RC584 / .A433 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 616.97

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WD 300 / A434215 2004