Allergies: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Daily Management [Paperback]

Margaret Miner (Author), Stuart H. Young (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

Covers the causes and treatments for allergies, including medications, desensitizing injections, alternative therapies, and allergies in children.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The authors, experts in allergy medicine, have updated their 1991 guide to discuss the latest advances in allergy relief. Covering all kinds of allergies from hay fever and sinus problems to food and drug allergies, they address aspects of allergy management such as visiting the doctor and psychological issues. No illustrations, but the facts are presented concisely.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Rev Sub edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452279666
• ISBN-13: 978-0452279667
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,644,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop sneezing and start living!, February 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Allergies: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Daily Management (Paperback)

I have been diagnosed with a severe allergy problem. After purchasing several books from Amazon and having purused several more at the book store, I can honestly say that this one book is the best written, most complete and scientifically accurate book I have seen for lay people on the subject. It covers everything from how to modify your home environment, to what drugs are available, to what are desensatization shots and what are the results if you take them. It has enabled me to discuss things more intelligently with my doctor. Also I want to warn you there is lot of pseudo-science out there. This book sets things straight about what is the science in allergy diagnosis and treatment and what is just plain nonsense. Read this book before you read anything else. It is quite concise and I found you can jump around and the read the chapters of your choice without being lost.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Helpful, September 8, 2000

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This review is from: Allergies: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Daily Management (Paperback)

When I was diagosed with several allergies my doctor suggested this book. Doctors are often not the best communicators which is why I am glad I had this book as an easy to understand, yet very informative guide. If anyone in your family suffers from allergies I would stronly suggest this book.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars clarifies the mystery of allergies, easy to understand, July 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Allergies: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Daily Management (Paperback)

This is "THE" book my doctor recommended to me. It is written in a most thorough, but extremely easy to understand manner. Its confidence helps allay the fears that come from the mystery of allergies. Interesting, informative and very helpful! -e.s.