Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Management.

Abstract

Review of immunology immunology of IgE mediated and other hypersensitive states models of asthma biochemical mediators of allergic reactions antihistamines allergens and other factors important in atopic disease pollen survey of the United States diagnosis of immediate hypersensitivity allergic rhinitis principles of immunologic management of allergic diseases due to extrinsic allergens allergic diseases of the eye and ear allergy to stinging insects urticaria angioedema, and hereditary angioedema food allergy atopic dermatitis Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and erythema multiforme drug allergy contact dermatitis nasal polyposis, sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis anaphylaxis idiopathic anaphylaxis asthma hypersensitivity pneumonitis allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis occupational immunologic lung disease controversial and unproven methods in allergy diagnosis and treatment allergic disorders and pregnancy.