Allergens and allergen immunotherapy 4th Edition by Richard Lockey, Lockey Richard, Dennis Ledford ISBN 978-1420061970 1420061976

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ISBN 10:  1420061976

ISBN 13:  978-1420061970

Author: Richard F. Lockey, F. Lockey Richard, Dennis K. Ledford

Modernized and updated, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition discusses all major areas of allergens and immunotherapies:

pollens
animal/insect
fungi
food
the manufacture and standardization of allergen vaccines
the administration of vaccines
the avoidance and treatment of adverse effects
Compiling the research of an influential team of investigators and scientists, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy is filled with quick reference charts, tables and indexes. Allergists, immunologists, and otolaryngologists will find this new streamlined fourth edition a great practical reference for on-the-go diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies.

NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION:

new focus on the most relevant information related to allergens and immunotherapy
new concise chapters for easier use as a daily reference
the new cutting edge method of sublingual swallow immunotherapy is fully discussed
describes inhaled, ingested, and injected allergens
allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration
details the avoidance and treatment for adverse effects
covers allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration

Table of contents: 

PART I: BASICS
Allergen Immunotherapy in Historical Perspective

Definition of an Allergen (Immunobiology)

Allergen Nomenclature

Immunologic Responses to Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy

Immunologic Responses to Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy

PART II: ALLERGENS: INHALATIONAL, INGESTED AND INJECTED
Tree Pollen Allergens

Grass Pollen Allergens

Weed Pollen Allergens

Fungal Allergens

Mite Allergens

Cockroach and Other Inhalant Insect Allergens

Mammalian Allergens

Food Allergens

Hymenoptera Allergens

Biting Insect Allergens

Occupational Allergens

PART III: IMMUNOLOGIC TECHNIQUES: PREPARATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUBCUTANEOUS AND SUBLINGUAL ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY
Standardized Allergen Vaccines in the United States

Manufacturing and Standardizing Allergen Extracts in Europe

Preparing and Mixing Allergen Vaccines for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy

Subcutaneous Administration of Allergen Vaccines

Administration of Sublingual Vaccines

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases

Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases

Immunotherapy for Hymenoptera Venom Hypersensitivity

PART IV: OTHER TYPES OF IMMUNOTHERAPY
Experimental Forms of Allergen Immunotherapy with Modified Allergens and Adjuvants

Anti-IgE Therapy

Immunotherapy for Food and Latex Allergy

Unproven and Controversial Forms of Immunotherapy

PART V: PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ADVERSE EFFECTS
Adverse Effects and Fatalities Associated with Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
    Samuel C. Bukantz, Andrew S. Bagg, and Richard F. Lockey

Adverse Effects Associated with Sublingual Immunotherapy
    Giovanni Passalacqua and Erkka Valovirta

Prevention and Treatment of Anaphylaxis
    Stephen F. Kemp and Richard D. deShazo

Instructions and Consent Forms for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
    Linda Cox and Richard F. Lockey

Information and Consent Forms for Sublingual Immunotherapy
    Pascal Demoly and Claude André

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