Essential Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (Essentials of Pediatrics) [Paperback]

Rauol Wolf (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071416684 | ISBN-13: 978-0071416689 | Publication Date: February 1, 2004 | Edition: 1

A practical and concise guide to the assessment of allergic disorders, congenital immunodeficiency, and asthma in the child and adolescent. Focuses on the approach to diagnosis and treatment of childhood asthma, which is an increasing problem in general pediatrics. Featuring tables, bulleted lists, and a drug formulary, this book provides a quick but substantial reference to practitioners and residents.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

At last, here's a practical, concise, and easy-to-use guide for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, immunodeficiencies, and disorders of immune function in the neonate, child, and adolescent. Written and designed especially for use by the practitioner in general practice, an effective combination of concise text and useful summary features allows you to quickly assess and interpret presenting signs and symptoms and formulate an effective plan for management.

Written by a leading expert in the field, Essential Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology features:
*Practical approaches to the assessment and treatment of
*Asthma
*Food allergy
*Urticaria and angioedema
*Atopic dermatitis
*Allergic rhinitis
*Inherent immune deficiency
*Recurrent infections
*And more

*Diagnostic principles of allergic and immunodeficiency disorders, with coverage of common presentations and differential diagnoses, including extensive coverage of investigation of allergies, pulmonary function studies, and laboratory testing
*A very useful summary of therapeutic approaches in pediatric allergy and immunology, including drugs and delivery systems
*In-depth coverage of childhood asthma, with case examples and updates on the latest practice guidelines and new understanding of the underlying pathophysiology
*A concise review of the function and development of the immune system
*Summaries, lists, tables, and charts that effectively summarize information for ease of reference
*Clear, practical presentations on complex immune system issues

Allergic and immune deficiency disorders can be difficult to assess and manage. With its easy-to-use format, this handy reference provides practical, authoritative guidance to lead you quickly to an accurate differential diagnosis and effective management strategy.

About the Author

Raoul Wolf, MD, Director, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Chicago Children’s Hospital/LaRabida, Children’s Hospital; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Dr. Wolf directs the section of allergy and immunology for a premier children’s hospital/academic medical center. He has contributed chapters on related subjects to many standard pediatrics textbooks. This will be his first book as chief editor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071416684
• ISBN-13: 978-0071416689
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,935,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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