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.