Kay, A. Barry / Kaplan, Allen P. / Bousquet, Jean / Holt, Patrick G. (eds.) Allergy and Allergic Diseases 2 Volume Set
2. Edition - July 2008 345.- Euro 2008. 2184 Pages, Hardcover - Handbook/Reference Book - ISBN-10: 1-4051-5720-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-5720-9 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description Allergy and Allergic Diseases is an outstanding reference source on all aspects of allergy and allergic diseases. Covering every allergic condition, from the immunological and molecular basis of the allergic response to the future trends in allergic disease prevention, this new international editorial team led by Professor Kay has completely revised and updated the text to take account of new and recent development, from both a scientific and clinical perspective.
From the contents .
VOLUME 1.
The Scientific Basis of Allergy.
Immunology of the Allergic response.
Inflammatory cells and mediators.
Pharmacology.
Physiology.
Allergens.
Animal models of asthma.
VOLUME 2.
Allergic Diseases: aetiology, diagnosis and treatment.
Aetiology and Pathology.
Diagnosis of allergic disease.
Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and immunotherapy.
Asthma and its treatment.
Eosinophil-associated disease and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Allergy and the skin.
Anaphylaxis and allergy to food and drugs.
Prevention of allergy and allergic disease in developing countries.
