Allergy in ENT Practice : The Basic Guide

The foremost guide to this expanding specialty, Allergy in ENT Practice provides a complete "how-to" course in the diagnosis, testing, and treatment of all major ENT allergies. Written by three recognized authorities in the field, and designed to meet the needs of otolaryngologists, family physicians, nurses, and other "front-line" caregivers, the book also features practical guidelines for developing an allergy practice and working successfully with all types of allergy patients A practical how-to guide for treating allergiesThe foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a completely 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:Walks you through basic procedures such as assessing patient history, identifying symptoms, starting immunotherapy, skin and in vitro testing, and heading off allergenic emergenciesEvery chapter revised and updated, including key advances in immunology and pharmacotherapy, the role of fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis, and moreBrief capsules of pertinent information for nurses, pediatricians, primary care specialists, and ancillary personnel--written by a highly experienced otolaryngic nurseRecommendations for adding allergy care to an existing ENT practice, finding qualified staff, preparing the office, and interacting with patientsUseful appendices covering plant cross-reactivity, pollen distribution and allergenic foodsEasy to implement for both the physician and ancillary caregiver, and with valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of otolaryngic allergy. It belongs within easy reach of all physicians who want to expand their practice in this rapidly growing field. The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a completely 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: Walks you through basic procedures such as assessing patient history, identifying symptoms, starting immunotherapy, skin and in vitro testing, and heading off allergenic emergencies Every chapter revised and updated, including key advances in immunology and pharmacotherapy, the role of fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis, and more Brief capsules of pertinent information for nurses, pediatricians, primary care specialists, and ancillary personnel--written by a highly experienced otolaryngic nurse Recommendations for adding allergy care to an existing ENT practice, finding qualified staff, preparing the office, and interacting with patients Useful appendices covering plant cross-reactivity, pollen distribution and allergenic foods Easy to implement for both the physician and ancillary caregiver, and with valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of otolaryngic allergy. It belongs within easy reach of all physicians who want to expand their practice in this rapidly growing field. The Place Of Allergy In Clinical Practice -- Basic, Need-to-know Immunology -- Preparation Of The Office For Allergy -- Interaction With The Patient -- Testing Methods For Inhalant Allergy -- Environmental Control (avoidance) -- Pharmacotherapy Of Allergic Rhinitis -- Vial Preparation And Immunotherapy -- Standardized Extracts -- Blending Skin Testing And In Vitro Testing In Clinical Practice -- Allergic Emergencies -- Nonallergic Rhinitis -- Food Allergy -- Pediatric Allergy -- Allergy And Sinus Disease -- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis -- What Lies Ahead? -- Interrelationships Among Pollens And Plant-derived Foods -- Pollen Guide -- Typical Allergy History; Example Of Titration And Mixing Form; Diet Diary -- Hidden Sources Of Common Allergenic Foods -- Genetic Relationships And Potential Cross-reactivities Of Nonbotanical (animal) Foods. Hueston C. King ... [et Al.]. Rev. Ed. Of: Allergy In Ent Practice / Hueston C. King, Richard L. Mabry, Cynthia S. Mabry. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A practical how-to guide for treating allergies The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a completely 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 Easy to implement for both the physician and ancillary caregiver, and with valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of otolaryngic allergy. It belongs within easy reach of all physicians who want to expand their practice in this rapidly growing field. Content: The place of allergy in clinical practice -- Basic, "need-to-know" immunology -- Preparation of the office for allergy -- Interaction with the patient -- Testing methods for inhalant allergy -- Environmental control (avoidance) -- Pharmacotherapy of allergic rhinitis -- Vial preparation and immunotherapy -- Standardized extracts -- Blending skin testing and in vitro testing in clinical practice -- Allergic emergencies -- Nonallergic rhinitis -- Food allergy -- Pediatric allergy -- Allergy and sinus disease -- Allergic fungal sinusitis -- What lies ahead? -- Interrelationships among pollens and plant-derived foods -- Pollen guide -- Typical allergy history example of titration and mixing form diet diary -- Hidden sources of common allergenic foods -- Genetic relationships and potential cross-reactivities of nonbotanical (animal) foods. 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 and allergic and non-allergic rhinitis -- key information for every practice. Easy to implement for both the practitioner and ancillary caregiver, and with valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of otolaryngic allergy. Book jacket

The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a completely 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