A Guide to Allergies

ShivaKumar Anuradha Ramdass

ISBN 10: 8189093797 / ISBN 13: 9788189093792

Published by Lotus Press, 2007

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pp. viii + 246 Figures.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide to Allergies
• Publisher: Lotus Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8189093797
• ISBN 13: 9788189093792
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

An allergy is your body's hypersensitive reaction to a normally harmless substance. These substances, be they food, pollen, a been sting, dust mites, or a host of others, are called allergens. In the body of an allergic person, the immune system reacts abnormally when an allergen is brought into contact or absorbed into contact or absorbed by their body. As the allergy season progress, many people complain of fatigue, exhaustion and lethargy. Allergies are one of the most common medical ailments. Sinus, contact dermatitis, food, and reactions to insect stings are the most common allergy types. This book sets out detail what causes allergic reactions, their treatment and ways to ward off these allergies. In India, bronchial asthma is a common disorder, and hence the focus is more on asthma in relation to other common allergies. The simple-to-read book is designed for the layman, with clear explanations of the various allergies. About The Author: Dr. Ramadss is a Medical Doctor from Stanley Medical College, Madras. He is a brilliant person with an insatiable thirst for knowledge and information, not only in the field of medicine but also in all other related and unrelated topics. Anuradha Shiva Kumar is a postgraduate in Forensic Science with immense interest in criminal psychology, medicine and related subjects.