Provides basic consumer health information about causes, triggers, and treatment of allergic disorders, along with coping strategies and prevention tips. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

"Provides consumer health information on the various types of allergic reactions, the common allergic triggers, medications, and therapies used to manage the reactions and prevent symptoms. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

"Provides basic consumer health information about allergy triggers and allergic reactions, prevention, and treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the immune system, its role in the development of allergic disorders, and the prevalence of allergies in adults and children in the United States.

Recipient of the WellnessBooks.com Reviewer's Choice award, "The Allergy Sourcebook" contains the most up-to-date information available on the many types, triggers, and symptoms of allergies, as well as treatments. This revised edition also includes an extensive listing of organizations, products, and other resources to help the more than 50 million allergy sufferers in the United States live allergy-free.

Basic Consumer Health Information about Allergic Disorders, Triggers, Reactions, and Related Symptoms, Including Anaphylaxis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Asthma, Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Along with Tips on Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment, Statistical Data, a Glossary, and a Directory of Sources for Further Help and Information.

"Provides basic consumer health information about the development of allergies in children and adults; foods, food additives, airborne allergens, chemicals, and environmental triggers of allergic reactions; and facts about allergy testing, treatment options, prevention tips, and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

"Provides basic consumer health information about the development of allergies in children and adults; foods, food additives, airborne allergens, chemicals, and environmental triggers of allergic reactions; and facts about allergy testing, treatment options, prevention tips, and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--

Provides basic consumer health information about causes, triggers, and treatment of allergic disorders, along with coping strategies and prevention tips. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Allergies Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides updated information about the causes, triggers, treatments, and prevalence of common allergic disorders, including rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, dermatitis, eczema, hives, and anaphylaxis. It discusses the immune system and its role in the development of allergic disorders and describes such commonly encountered allergens as pollen, mold, dust mites, and animal dander.