TY - BOOK ID - 208099 TI - Allergy in practice PY - 2005 SN - 1280412429 9786610412426 3540265848 3540002197 3642055265 PB - Berlin : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Allergy. KW - Immunologic diseases. KW - Allergic diseases KW - Allergies KW - Hypersensitivity KW - Hypersensitivity, Immediate KW - Immediate allergy KW - Immediate hypersensitivity KW - Immunologic diseases KW - Immunoglobulin E KW - Immune diseases KW - Immune disorders KW - Immune system KW - Immunologic disorders KW - Immunological diseases KW - Diseases KW - Dermatology. KW - Internal medicine. KW - Family medicine. KW - Allergology. KW - Internal Medicine. KW - General Practice / Family Medicine. KW - Family practice (Medicine) KW - General practice (Medicine) KW - Medicine KW - Physicians (General practice) KW - Medicine, Internal KW - Skin KW - General practice (Medicine). UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:208099 AB - Allergy is one of the major health problems of most modern societies. Although allergic diseases are well-known for almost two hundred years, their prevalence has increased dramatically over the last decades. Allergic reactions manifest in various organs, most commonly in the skin and mucous membranes, the frontier surfaces where the contact between the individual and the environment takes place. In a very concise and practical way this book covers all aspects of allergic reactions from pathophysiology to diagnosis, therapy and prevention with a strong focus on relevant aspects for the everyday work of the practising dermatologist and allergist in the hospital or office. This book reflects the rich personal experience of a German allergist with international training and reputation, who is active in immunology and allergy research and practice for almost 30 years. In this book, not only IgE-mediated allergic reactions are covered but all other kinds of allergies such as atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, drug eruptions, anaphylaxis and food allergies are equally represented as well as psychosomatic aspects and problems of environmental intolerances. ER -