Allergy in ENT Practice: The Basic Guide [Paperback]

Hueston King (Author), Richard Mabry (Author), Cynthia Mabry (Author), Bruce Gordon (Author), Bradley Marple (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies is back in an updated second edition. Combining practical management strategies with the latest advances, here is the complete "how-to" resource for health professionals who treat ear, nose, and throat allergies. It covers everything from testing methods and pharmacotherapy to food allergies, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, pediatric allergies, and sinusitis--key information for every practice.

Special features include:

-An explanation of basic procedures such as assessing patient history, skin and in vitro testing, identifying symptoms, starting immunotherapy, and heading off emergencies

-Every chapter revised and updated, with key advances in areas such as immunology, pharmacotherapy, and the role of fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis

-Brief capsules of pertinent information for nurses and ancillary personnel--written by a highly experienced otolaryngic nurse

-Recommendations for adding allergy care to an existing ENT practice, finding qualified staff, and interacting with patients

-Useful appendices covering plant cross-reactivity, pollen distribution, and allergenic foods

Easy to implement for both the practitioner and ancillary caregiver, this book belongs within easy reach of all physicians who want to expand their practice into this rapidly growing field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book fills a void by providing a substantial amount of well-written and well-organized practical information by a group of authors who qualify as experienced otolaryngologic allergists. ..A single source for essentially every area of ear, nose, and throat allergy office practices."--Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

"Allergy in ENT Practice is a comprehensive, yet practical guide to establishing and managing the otolaryngic office. It is thorough in its scope and detailed in its approach to individual topics. The textbook is well grounded in the science upon which otolaryngic allergy is based and provides a smooth and seamless application of these scientific principles to clinical practice. Through the use of numerous examples, illustrations, and tables, the book offers a clear discussion of the provision of allergy treatment, from diagnostic testing, through vial preparation, to immunotherapy. Another strength of [the book] is its ability to present information to physicians and allied health personnel at various levels of training and experience. There are numerous "Nurse's Notes" that offer highlighted messages of central importance in clinical practice. Through this method of providing information in different formats and through various levels of discussion, the textbook is able to provide a useful guide to all professionals interested in otolaryngic allergy. In conclusion, the second edition of Allergy in ENT Practice builds upon the thoroughness and quality of its predecessor. It is updated well and provides current, evidence-based recommendations in the practice of otolaryngic allergy. It has no obvious weaknesses or omissions that would limit its use. The current authors are to be commended in providing a textbook that retains the clear message of the first edition yet nicely enhances its review of the specialty. Allergy in ENT Practice will remain a core textbook in the practice of otolaryngic allergy for many years to come."--Head & Neck

"A valuable and compact resource."--The Laryngoscope

"A must read for any otolaryngologist hoping to expand [their] scope of practice into allergy...well written by leaders in the field...[accounts] for latest advances in immunology, allergy testing, and pharmacotherapy." --Doody's Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 482 pages
• Publisher: Thieme; 2 edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588902765
• ISBN-13: 978-1588902764
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars the best from the best authors, February 20, 2011

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MICHAIL TZANAKAKIS (WOODLAND, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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There are not many people who know about ENT allergy, but Bruce Gordon, is for sure one of the best in the field. Great book, great help for an ENT who wants to practice ENT allergy.

5.0 out of 5 stars This basic but good for treating and studying allergy, February 12, 2011

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Konik Lee (Songnam city, Kyongi-do South Korea) - See all my reviews

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This is very best basic book for studying and practicing allergy.

However, it's not that easy one. Best recommended for those who are trying to review allergic disease and treatment
and good for residents to grasp practical managements.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Allergy in ENT practice, July 3, 2010

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Dawn Williams (Crystal Lake, IL, US) - See all my reviews

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I paid for this book but never received it. It was going to be a gift for a visiting foreign doctor but it never came. I wrote several times but heard not one word.