Modernized and updated, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth edition discusses all major areas of allergens and immunotherapies.

The book features the latest science, rationale and methods for sublingual immunotherapy, inhaled, ingested and injected allergens, and allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration. It also details avoidance and treatment for adverse effects.

This new streamlined fourth edition contains many reference charts and tables. Allergists, immunologists and otolaryngologists will find it a great practical reference for on-the-go diagnosis, treatment and management of allergies.

Contents

Part I: Basics

1. Allergen Immunotherapy in Historical Perspective
2. Definition of An Allergen
3. Allergen Nomenclature
4. Immunologic Responses to Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
5. Immunologic Responses to Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy

Part II: Allergens, Inhalational, Ingested and Injected

6. Tree Pollen Allergens
7. Grass Pollen Allergens
8. Weed Pollen Allergens
9. Fungal Allergens
10. Mite Allergens
11. Cockroach and Other Inhalant Insect Allergens
12. Mammalian Allergens
13. Food Allergens
14. Hymenoptera Allergens
15. Biting Insect Allergens
16. Occupational Allergens

Part III: Immunologic Techniques: Preparations and Administration of Subcutaneous and Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy

17. Standardized Allergen Vaccines in the United States
18. Manufacturing and Standardizing allergen Extracts in Europe
19. Preparing and Mixing Allergen Vaccines for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
20. Subcutaneous Administration of Allergen Vaccines
21. Administration of Sublingual Vaccines
22. Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases
23. Immunotherapy for Hymenoptera Venom Hypersensitivity

Part IV: Other Types of Immunotherapy

25. Experimental Forms of Allergen Immunotherapy with Modified Allergens
26. Anti-IgE Therapy
27. Immunotherapy for Food and Latex Allergy
28. Unproven and Controversial Forms of Immunotherapy

Part V: Prevention and Management of Adverse Effects

29. Adverse Effects and Fatalities Associated with Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
30. Adverse Effects Associated with Sublingual Immunotherapy
31. Prevention and Treatment of Anaphylaxis
32. Instructions and Consnt Forms for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
33. Information and Consent Forms for Sublingual Immunotherapy

Index

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