Managing Allergy

This book begins by briefly reviewing the methodology of diagnostic testing, then presents an update on the pathophysiology of the immune response and how it may be managed. Chapters are organized by body system, with three sections on airway disease, skin allergy, and systemic manifestations of allergy, such as those seen with latex, food, and drug allergies. The book concludes with a section outlining the main therapeutic principles for treating allergy, with chapters focusing on pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, and allergen avoidance, plus new and emerging therapies that may form the basis of allergy management in the future. Custovic is professor of allergy at the University of Manchester, UK. Platts-Mills is professor of medicine and microbiology at the University of Virginia. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)