Allergies Sourcebook: Basic Information About Major Forms and Mechanisms of Common Allergic Reactions, Sensitivities, and Intolerances Including Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hives (Health Reference Series)

This Sourcebook brings together current information on disorders commonly understood as allergic reactions. Readers will learn about allergic triggers, symptoms, treatments, coping strategies, and current research initiatives for a variety of conditions including asthma, chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, anaphylaxis, lactose intolerances, food allergies, during allergies, urticaria (hives) , poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.