Color Atlas of Allergic Diseases (Thieme Flexibook) - Softcover

Martin Rocken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3131291915 ISBN 13: 9783131291912

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

A practical and current overview of the entire field of allergy. Allergic disease, which frequently affects children, adolescents, and young adults, has seen an alarming increase in recent years. At the same time, an explosion of clinical and scientific advances in immunology and allergology have made it imperative that practitioners keep up with the newest knowledge. Unique in its scope, size, and format, here is a practical and current overview of the entire field of allergy. This succinct book incorporates colourful and educational illustrations throughout, with succinct information on: complex cell-mediated immune response; methods of in-vivo and in-vitro allergy diagnosis; antihistamine and corticosteroid treatments; prophylaxis and allergen avoidance; psychosomatic disease; and much more! The book is part of Thieme's acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks, which are sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages. Unique features of this pocket atlas: * Nearly 100 full-colour illustrations that convey complex information simply and effectively. * A wealth of concise and focused information in less than 250 pages - textbook knowledge in a pocketbook format! * Thorough diagnostic guidelines that incorporate the multidisciplinary expertise of a wide variety of specialists. * An extensive Appendix that covers current topics such as emergency management, patch testing, allergy medications, and more! From basic allergy principles to diagnosis, treatment, organ-specific allergies, prevention, and more, this compact book comprehensively covers the field. It is essential for any specialist who needs a thorough understanding of allergy medicine - otorhinolaryngologists, dermatologists, internists, paediatricians, pulmonologists, as well as medical students. Use this beautifully illustrated pocket guide to keep up-to-date on an important clinical topic.

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Review:

Succinct...This book is well suited for dermatologists to become familiar with allergic diseases...a very well edited atlas. --Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Synopsis:

Allergic disease, which frequently affects children, adolescents, and young adults, has seen an alarming increase in recent years. At the same time, an explosion of clinical and scientific advances in immunology and allergology have made it imperative that practitioners keep up with the newest knowledge. This is a practical and current overview of the entire field of allergy. This book incorporates colourful and educational illustrations throughout, with succinct information on: complex cell-mediated immune response; methods of in-vivo and in-vitro allergy diagnosis; antihistamine and corticosteroid treatments; prophylaxis and allergen avoidance; psychosomatic disease; and more. The book is part of Thieme's acclaimed Flexibook series of clinical and basic science pocket guidebooks, which are sold worldwide and have been translated into more than 20 languages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 3131291915
• ISBN 13: 9783131291912
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 227