Allergens And Allergen Immunotherapy Fourth Edition

Modernized and updated, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition discusses all major areas of allergens and immunotherapies: pollens animal/insect fungi food the manufacture and standardization of allergen vaccines the administration of vaccines the avoidance and treatment of adverse effects Compiling the research of an influential team of investigators and scientists, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy is filled with quick reference charts, tables and indexes. Allergists, immunologists, and otolaryngologists will find this new streamlined fourth edition a great practical reference for on-the-go diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies. NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION: new focus on the most relevant information related to allergens and immunotherapy new concise chapters for easier use as a daily reference the new cutting edge method of sublingual swallow immunotherapy is fully discussed describes inhaled, ingested, and injected allergens allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration details the avoidance and treatment for adverse effects covers allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration

This fifth edition of the bestselling Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy is now completely updated and revised to include subcutaneous, sublingual, and oral immunomodulator treatments of allergic disease. The redesigned book continues to provide comprehensive coverage of all types of allergens and allergen vaccines, giving clinicians the essential information they need to accurately make a diagnosis and offer the best possible treatments. The fifth edition contains many new and revised chapters—particularly in the fields of skin testing—and extensive updates to the sublingual and oral immunotherapy chapters. Key Features: Comprehensive – covers a vast range of allergens and allergen immunotherapies, providing all the necessary information in one volume Synoptic – supplies the essential information using figures and tables for instant access Up-to-date – includes the very latest information on subcutaneous, sublingual and oral allergen immunotherapies to offer the best possible treatments Reliable – provides basic information that all clinicians need to know about cross-reactivity among allergens and how it influences diagnosis and treatment, as well as the key information necessary to carry out any form of immunotherapy in a safe and effective manner Supplemental forms – contains template forms that can be used by the clinician in daily practice The fifth edition of this classic text continues to be an essential touchstone for any practitioner who conducts skin tests and prescribes subcutaneous, sublingual, and oral immunotherapies.

Enlarged to describe more than a decade of advances in the immunotherapy of allergic diseases and asthma, this Third Edition contains the most recent studies on the mechanisms, manufacture, and standardization of various allergen groups and their utilization in the treatment of allergic diseases-containing 8 new chapters detailing various pharmacoe

Researchers and clinicians relate their experience with immunotherapy using antigens, which has remained important throughout the enormous advances in immunology over the past 30 years. Among the topics are a historical perspective, outdoor and indoor allergens, venoms, the preparation and administration of extracts, and reactions and other adverse effects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Enlarged to describe more than a decade of advances in the immunotherapy of allergic diseases and asthma, this Third Edition contains the most recent studies on the mechanisms, manufacture, and standardization of various allergen groups and their utilization in the treatment of allergic diseases-containing 8 new chapters detailing various pharmacoeconomic, regulatory, manufacturing, administration, and safety issues concerning new and emerging immunotherapy techniques.

Updated and substantially enlarged from the 1991 Allergen Immunotherapy to incorporate the many new therapies to treat allergic and immunological disease, many developed by applying the methods of molecular biology. Presents the basic principles of immunotherapy with allergens as perhaps the best chance for producing someday a specific cure for allergic illness. Describes in detail the various allergen groups, such as trees, grasses, weeds, molds, Hymenoptera and other insect allergens, mammalian allergens, latex, drugs, and foods. Defines the biochemical and molecular characteristics by which allergens are manufactured and standardized for optimal use in diagnosis and immunotherapy, including many that have now been cloned and expressed as homogeneous recombinant antigens and proteins. Also presents the scientific data on immunotherapeutic procedures to treat various allergic diseases and how such therapy modifies the immunological process responsible for IgE-mediated disease. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The sixth edition of Lockey and Ledford's Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy continues to provide comprehensive coverage of all types of allergens and allergen vaccines, providing clinicians the essential information they need to accurately diagnose and manage all allergic conditions. With new and updated chapters, the sixth edition is the most up-to-date, single resource on allergy and immunotherapy. Key Features Completely revised and updated Detailed single source reference on allergy and immunotherapy Reorganized to provide clinicians with essential information to make diagnoses and offer the best treatments