Allergy [Hardcover]

Stephen T. Holgate (Author), Martin K. Church (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0397447256 | ISBN-13: 978-0397447251 | Edition: 1st

Illustrated in full colour, this book should become a very useful reference in the field. The book introduces the reader to the mechanisms and principles of basic immunology and allergy before dicussing in detail the clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis of allergic diseases. The consise yet comprehensive explanatory text is accompanied by carefully chosen colour photographs and specially designed illustrations to explain clearly the concepts discussed in the text. The book should be of interest to all students and physicians of allergy.

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BMA Medical Book of the Year 2007

"This book is in some ways two separate books joined into one volume - the first half is an introduction to clinical allergy and the second is mainly immunological science. As such, it is a clear and graphic introduction to current management and mechanisms of allergy." BMA Awards 2007 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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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

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Gower Medical Pub; 1st edition (January 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0397447256
• ISBN-13: 978-0397447251
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,127,537 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