Allergy: An Illustrated Color Text [Paperback]

S. H. Arshad (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2002 | Series: Illustrated Colour Text

Allergy is of great importance to doctors in that an enormous proportion of patients are (or claim to be) suffering from allergy. It is hard to distinguish genuine and potentially serious immunological disease from other non-specific illness. This book presents a short, highly illustrated account of the subject using the presentational techniques of the Illustrated Color Text series (double page spread, extensive use of graphics, key point boxes, etc.).

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"One of the most clearly laid out and easy to comprehend texts I've encountered in a long time. Clearly labelled diagrams and concise exposition, of what can be a most confusing subject at times, make this a great book to dip into when you encounter an 'allergy' problem on your clinical travels." Editorial, Oxford University Medical School Gazette, March 2003

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Clinically oriented, full-color guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 1st edition (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443062714
• ISBN-13: 978-0443062711
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,058,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing, November 16, 2006

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Peter (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Allergy, 3e (Hardcover)

This book has excellent pictures and tables, however it lacks in depth and substance. For example, in the atopic dermatitis section, there is no discussion on differential diagnosis/other clinical conditions to consider. The drug allergy chapter has a nice chart for drug desensitization, but the chapter lacks a good discussion on any of the most important drugs...IE the PCN drug section is skimpy at best. And for some reason, they don't even have devoted chapter on food allergy. Overall, I am disappointed with this book. This book is best applicable to medical students and residents. In my opinion, it will not fit the need of Allergy/Asthma/Immunology fellows or practicing staff. I highly recommend "Pediatric Allergy" (also from Mosby) which is an excellent resource for Pediatric Allergy. Patterson's Allergic diseases is also good reference.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all passionate about Asthma, May 14, 1999

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This review is from: Allergy (Hardcover)

A simple clear and enjoyable read, with particuar emphasis on asthma. Stephen Holgate and Martin Church have produced a book which puts across simply all what is needed to be known by any student interested in Asthma