Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESSISBN: 9780801884924

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By Scott H. Sicherer
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336

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To the ReaderForeword, by Anne Muñoz-FurlongIntroduction, by Hugh A. Sampson, M.D.Part I: The Many Faces of Food Allergy1. Food Allergy: The Nuts and Bolts2. Anaphylaxis3. Skin Rashes and Eczema4. Gastrointestinal Problems5. Breathing Problems6. Growth Problems7. Behavior and Developmental Disabilities8. Additives and Cross-ReactionsPart II: Diagnosing a Food Allergy9. The Medical History10. Allergy Tests for IgE: Skin and Blood Tests11. Elimination Diets and Oral Food Challenges12. Other Tests13. Putting It All TogetherPart III: Treating an Allergic Reaction14. Epinephrine15. Antihistamines and Other Therapies16. Emergency Action Plans for AnaphylaxisPart IV: Avoiding Food Allergens17. Avoidance Diets18. Maintaining a Nutritious Diet19. Navigating the Supermarket20. At Home and in Social Settings21. In Restaurants and while Traveling22. At School and CampPart V: Food Allergy at Different Ages and Stages23. Infants and Toddlers24. Preschool and School-Age Children25. Teenagers and Young AdultsPart VI: Emotional Concerns26. The Effect on Children and Families27. Maintaining a Healthy LifestylePart VII: Food Allergy in the Long Term28. The Natural Course of Food Allergy29. Preventing Food AllergyPart VIII: Looking Toward the Future30. Research for Improved Diagnosis31. Research for Treatment and CuresPart IX: Keeping Current32. An Action Plan for Anaphylaxis33. Food Allergy ResourcesGlossary of Common Allergic DisordersSelected ReferencesIndex

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