Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide: Allergy and Asthma Information for Children of All Ages
For parents, a child's allergy or asthma condition can be a confusing and sometimes frightening experience. The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide gives parents a comprehensive, authoritative guide that delivers common-sense guidelines, recommendations and tips on dealing with the many allergy and asthma problems that a child can experience. Developed in collaboration with the world-renowned The Hospital for Sick Children, this is the most up-to-date and expert advice available on...
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A parent's guide to allergies and asthma developed by a major children's hospital. The book combines comprehensive, authoritative information with common sense guidelines, recommendations and coping strategies.
Introduction8Contributors10Part 1Introduction to Kid's Allergies & AsthmaChapter 1Introduction15When Your Child Has An AllergyPart 2Allergic ConditionsChapter 2Asthma43Breathing Disorder of the LungsChapter 3Rhinitis57Upper Airway DisordersChapter 4Skin Conditions73Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)Contact DermatitisHives (Urticaria)Skin Swelling (Angioedema)Chapter 5Adverse Food Reactions89Allergic and Nonallergic Reactions to FoodsChapter 6Anaphylaxis119Severe Allergic ReactionsChapter 7Insect Allergies133Allergies to Insect Stings and BitesChapter 8Drug Allergies145Adverse Reactions to MedicationsChapter 9Latex Allergy157Allergy to Natural RubberPart 3Dealing with Allergies & AsthmaChapter 10Coping With Allergies175Educating Your Children and Their CaregiversChapter 11Environmental Control203Avoiding Allergens and IrritantsPart 4Looking ForwardChapter 12Prevention of Allergies217The Latest Studies on Treating and Avoiding AllergiesGlossary228Resources238Index246
