Food Allergy

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Richard J. Trevino, Hamilton S. Dixon
Thieme, 1997 - 115 pages

Drawing on the latest food allergy research, this important book is the first to cover the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies from the perspective of the otolaryngologist. The book begins with a detailed discussion of the immunology of food allergies, and then goes on to consider the manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of both IgE- and non- IgE-mediated food sensitivities. Throughout, the contributors provide useful guidelines, and dozens of tips, for managing food allergies and improving patient care.

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Contents

FoodInduced Anaphylaxis
17
Food AllergySigns and Symptoms
36
The Diagnosis of Food Allergy
61
Nutrition Management in Food Allergy
81
Index
107
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Page 100 - See text for detailed discussion of allowances and of nutrients not tabulated. bWeights and heights of Reference Adults are actual medians for the US population of the designated age, as reported by NHANES II. The median weights and heights of those under 19 years of age were taken from Hamill, et al. (1979) (see pages 16-17).
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