Atlas of Allergies, Textbook with CD-ROM

Thoroughly revised and updated, the 3rd Edition concisely covers the clinical aspects of allergic and clinical immunologic diseases. More than 645 illustrations-450 in full colour-clarify complex concepts and aid in the recognition, diagnosis and management of allergic diseases. Coverage has been expanded to reflect the latest advances and developments in the field-including all-new coverage of clinical immunology. Plus, a CD-ROM, bound in the book, offers convenient access to all of the book's outstanding illustrations which can be down loaded into PowerPoint for presentations.

Features

# Offers a wealth of excellent four-colour illustrations to aid in clinical diagnosis.
# Features highlighted tables of information throughout including Differential Diagnosis and Symptoms, Management & Treatment.
# Presents essential clinical information for understanding the basis, as well as the recognition, diagnosis and management of specific diseases.
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What's New

# Provides brand-new coverage of clinical immunology with chapters on autoimmune disease; rheumatoid arthritis; lupus; vasculitis; autoimmune endocrinopathies and immunotherapy
# Features a new chapter on Latex Allergy
# Uses Therapeutic Principles and Key Concepts boxes to give readers quick access to information
# Includes allergen standardization/information/ therapy for Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and South America for guidance on treating patients worldwide
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Contents

Foreword
1. Immunology of Allergic and Clinical Immunologic Disorders
2. Allergens
3. Diagnostic Tests in Allergy
4. Anaphylaxis and Insect Allergy
5. Asthma
6. Occupational Asthma and Allergies
7. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
8. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
9. Allergic Rhinitis
10. Sinusitis
11. Otitis Media
12. Allergic Immunologic Ocular Diseases
13. Food Hypersensitivity
14. Contact Dermatitis
15. Atopic Dermatitis
16. Latex Allergy
17. Drug Allergy
18. Urticaria and Angioedema
19. Rheumatologic Diseases
20. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
21. HIV/AIDS
22. Immunotherapy: Vaccines for Allergic Diseases
23. Immunization