Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children by Scott H Sicherer 2022 Health Book-image
Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children by Scott H Sicherer 2022 Health Book-image

Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children by Scott H Sicherer 2022 Health Book

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gtin13: 9781421443157 Item Length: 9.2 in Format: Trade Paperback Item Width: 6.2 in Item Height: 0.8 in ISBN-10: 1421443155 brand: Johns Hopkins University Press Publication Name: Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children Publication Year: 2022 LCCN: 2021-017979 Author: Scott H. Sicherer Dewey Edition: 23 Dewey Decimal: 616.97/5 Series: A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book Ser. Language: English Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press ISBN-13: 9781421443157 Illustrated: Yes LC Classification Number: RC596.S378 2022 Synopsis: The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies in children and adults. In this comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer provides all the critical information you need on preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and gastrointestinal symptoms. He also shares: * the benefits and risks of new therapies * new prevention guidelines * new approaches to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety * the latest insights on adult-onset food allergies * new diagnostic tests now commercially available * approaches shown to increase safety in school * the latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet * new doses and self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis * new information about food allergies that affect the gut Dr. Sicherer also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do--and sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible allergy book on the market., The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies in children and adults. In this comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer provides all the critical information you need on preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and gastrointestinal symptoms. He also shares: - the benefits and risks of new therapies - new prevention guidelines - new approaches to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety - the latest insights on adult-onset food allergies - new diagnostic tests now commercially available - approaches shown to increase safety in school - the latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet - new doses and self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis - new information about food allergies that affect the gut Dr. Sicherer also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do--and sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible allergy book on the market., The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies in children and adults. In this comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer provides all the critical information you need on preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and gastrointestinal symptoms. He also shares: * the benefits and risks of new therapies * new prevention guidelines * new approaches to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety * the latest insights on adult-onset food allergies * new diagnostic tests now commercially available * approaches shown to increase safety in school * the latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet * new doses and self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis * new information about food allergies that affect the gut Dr. Sicherer also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do-and sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible allergy book on the market. Item Weight: 20 Oz Intended Audience: Trade Subject Area: Health & Fitness, Medical Subject: Pediatrics, Référence, Internal Medicine, Allergies TitleLeading: The Number of Pages: 336 Pages Reviews: This is an invaluable resource on allergies from an expert in the field; good for patients and their families, as well as those who work in health care settings. The Q&A format makes the information quickly accessible and helps make this title essential in any consumer health collection. Type: Textbook Table Of Content: Preface Introduction, by Hugh A. Sampson, MD Chapter 1. Understanding FOOD ALLERGY and INTOLERANCE Chapter 2. When and How to Discuss a Possible FOOD ALLERGY DIAGNOSIS with Your DOCTOR Chapter 3. All about ALLERGY TESTS Chapter 4. Recognizing and Treating ANAPHYLAXIS Chapter 5. CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS Caused by Food Allergy Chapter 6. Mastering ALLERGEN AVOIDANCE Chapter 7. Maintaining LIFESTYLE and QUALITY of LIFE, Reducing ANXIETY, and Keeping a HEALTHY DIET Chapter 8. The Natural COURSE and RESOLUTION of Food Allergies Chapter 9. PREVENTION of Food Allergies Chapter 10. The Future Is Now: TREATMENTS for Food Allergy Chapter 11. Accessing HELP and INFORMATION to Manage Food Allergies Educational Resources Resources for Managing Life with Food Allergies Selected Internet Resources on Food Allergies Support Groups, Advocacy, and Research Handy Forms Cited Medical References and Additional Articles of Interest Index

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The Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children by Scott H. Sicherer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This is the most authoritative and accessible allergy book on the market. Publisher Description The most complete guide to preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies in children and adults.In this comprehensive, evidence-based guide for adults and children with food allergies and those who care for them, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer provides all the critical information you need on preventing, testing, living with, and treating food allergies. Organized in an accessible Q&A format and illustrated with case studies, the book thoroughly explains how to prevent exposure to a known allergen at home, at work, at school, in restaurants, and elsewhere. Emphasizing the most recent advances, Sicherer touches on everything from handling an anaphylactic emergency to diagnosing allergies and intolerances, all while detailing chronic health problems caused by food, such as eczema, hives, and gastrointestinal symptoms.He also shares:• the benefits and risks of new therapies • new prevention guidelines • new approaches to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety • the latest insights on adult-onset food allergies • new diagnostic tests now commercially available • approaches shown to increase safety in school • the latest thinking on treating eczema through the diet • new doses and self-injection devices for treating food anaphylaxis • new information about food allergies that affect the gutDr. Sicherer also reviews food reactions that are not allergic, such as lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. He explains how to get adequate nutrition when you must avoid dietary staples and discusses whether allergies ever go away (they do—and sometimes they return). Finally, he includes an allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan and checklists to reduce cross-contamination. This is the most authoritative and accessible allergy book on the market. Author Biography Scott H. Sicherer, MD, is a professor of pediatrics, the chief of the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, and the director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is the author of Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies and Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It. Details ISBN 1421443155 ISBN-13 9781421443157 Title The Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children Author Scott H. Sicherer Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 336 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press GE_Item_ID:136600533; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

  1. This book is a lifesaver for anyone dealing with food allergies! Dr. Sicherer breaks down complex medical info into clear, practical advice for prevention, testing, and daily management. The updated research and easy-to-follow tips make it invaluable for both adults and parents of allergic kids. A must-have resource that’s thorough yet approachable—highly recommend!

    Nicolas Ignacio Araya Rivera

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