Etan Milgrom, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA; Richard P. Usatine, MD, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA; Ricardo A. Tan, MD, California Allergy and Asthma Medical Group, Inc., Los Angeles, CA; and Sheldon Spector, MD, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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Here's complete, practical coverage of the most often seen allergic disorders, their diagnosis, and their recommended management—expertly written by two family physicians, and two allergists. Divided into three easily referenced sections—Core topics, Procedures, and Reference materials—it features an evidence-based approach, enhanced by a user-friendly outline format. And, a bonus CD-ROM comes with patient education materials that readers can customize and handed out.
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Section I.- Core Topics
Allergic Rhinitis – Mark S. Dykewicz; Asthma – Sheldon L. Spector, Ricardo A. Tan; Atopic Dermatitis – Richard P. Usatine; Contact Dermititis – Richard P. Usatine, Brian Halstater; Urticaria – Richard P. Usatine; Anaphylaxis – Joe Lieberman, Phil Belleau; Food Allergy – Ricardo A. Tan; Allergic Disorders of the Eye – George W. Bensch, Etan C. Milgrom; Insect Hypersensitivity – James Moffitt, Anne B. Yates; Drug Allergy – Adrian M. Casillas, Marc A. Riedl;
Section II- Procedures in the Practice of Allergy
Allergen Immunotherapy for the Primary Care Physician – Joann Blessing-Moore; Skin Testing–William W. Storms, Etan C. Milgrom; RAST Testing- William W. Storms, Etan C. Milgrom; Nasal and Conjunctival Smears – Etan C. Milgrom; 1. Inhalers and Spacers- Ricardo A. Tan, Etan C. Milgrom; 2. Pulmonary Function Testing – Sheldon L. Spector, Ricardo A. Tan; 3. Bronchial Challenge- Sheldon L. Spector, Ricardo A. Tan; 4. Peak Flow Monitoring- Guillermo Mendoza; 5. Rhinolaryngoscopy- Etan C. Milgrom; 6. Patch Testing- Richard P. Usatine; 7. Unconventional Allergy Practices – Abba I. Terr
Appendix
1. Basic Materials for Immunotherapy Program – Joann Blessing-Moore 2. Pollen Distribution in the United States 3. Allergic Extract Manufacturers 4. Total Serum IgE by Age 5. Dermatology Reference Tables 6. Tips for Managing Food Allergy 7. Guide to Sources for Allergy Avoidance Products 8. Professional and Lay Organizations and Resources 9. Internet Resources 10. Antihistamines for Allergic Disorders
Section IV- Patient Education Guide (CD
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