Section I.- Core Topics
Allergic Rhinitis – Mark S. Dykewicz; Asthma – Sheldon L. Spector, Ricardo A. Tan; Atopic Dermatitis – Richard P. Usatine; Contact Dermititis – Richard P. Usatine, Brian Halstater; Urticaria – Richard P. Usatine; Anaphylaxis – Joe Lieberman, Phil Belleau; Food Allergy – Ricardo A. Tan; Allergic Disorders of the Eye – George W. Bensch, Etan C. Milgrom; Insect Hypersensitivity – James Moffitt, Anne B. Yates; Drug Allergy – Adrian M. Casillas, Marc A. Riedl;
Section II- Procedures in the Practice of Allergy
Allergen Immunotherapy for the Primary Care Physician – Joann Blessing-Moore; Skin Testing–William W. Storms, Etan C. Milgrom; RAST Testing- William W. Storms, Etan C. Milgrom; Nasal and Conjunctival Smears – Etan C. Milgrom;
1. Inhalers and Spacers- Ricardo A. Tan, Etan C. Milgrom;
2. Pulmonary Function Testing – Sheldon L. Spector, Ricardo A. Tan;
3. Bronchial Challenge- Sheldon L. Spector, Ricardo A. Tan;
4. Peak Flow Monitoring- Guillermo Mendoza;
5. Rhinolaryngoscopy- Etan C. Milgrom;
6. Patch Testing- Richard P. Usatine;
7. Unconventional Allergy Practices – Abba I. Terr
Appendix
1. Basic Materials for Immunotherapy Program – Joann Blessing-Moore
2. Pollen Distribution in the United States
3. Allergic Extract Manufacturers
4. Total Serum IgE by Age
5. Dermatology Reference Tables
6. Tips for Managing Food Allergy
7. Guide to Sources for Allergy Avoidance Products
8. Professional and Lay Organizations and Resources
9. Internet Resources
10. Antihistamines for Allergic Disorders
Section IV- Patient Education Guide (CD)
- Includes practical procedural guidelines that offer "how-to" techniques and information for important allergy procedures.
- Presents clearly written referral guidelines.
- Uses diagnostic workups?including algorithms?management guidelines, and practice guidelines to provide state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and treatment.
- Includes special considerations materials that provide recommendations for patients with complicated conditions.
- Comes with a bonus CD-ROM containing extensive print patient education materials that can be customized and distributed to patients, plus video clips of the upper airway via rhinolaryngoscopy.
- Features over 100 full-color illustrations to aid in recognition and diagnosis.
- Provides lists of helpful Internet sites to keep readers in touch with state-of-the-art information.
