Clinical Allergy

by Rajendra Prasad, VK Jain, Nikhil Gupta

The aim of this book is to focus on the clinical allergy. Allergic diseases are most common worldwide and there have been growing number of reports that the prevalence and severity of various allergic diseases have increased in the last two decades. It is estimated that 20–30% of the world’s population is affected by one or more forms of allergic disease. The book summarizes the current status of knowledge on every aspect of allergy. There are 54 chapters in this book. Chapters practically cover all the aspects of allergy ranging from epidemiology, varying presentation of allergy, diagnosis, and practical approach to the treatment of various allergic diseases. It also covers practical approach to prevention of allergy and pediatric issues in management of allergic diseases. Special chapters on latex allergy, human seminal plasma allergy, aspirin allergy, anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome, hymenoptera allergy, radiocontrast allergy, local and general anesthetic allergy, cow milk allergy are included. This book also contains chapters on the pollen calendar with the use of photographs of allergenic plants mainly found in India. The chapters have been written on the basis of vast and rich clinical experience gained by authors from day-to-day patient management. This comprehensive, well-referenced textbook contains a plethora of knowledge and would be a valuable source for general practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate medical students will find this book as a practical guide.

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Editor Editor's Affiliation
1. Prasad Rajendra
Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. Jain VK
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3. Gupta Nikhil Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
ISBN 9789389129045
Speciality Medicine
DOI 10.5005/jp/books/18252
Edition 1/e
Publishing Year 2020
Pages 510
Book Type Professional

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