The complete guide to food allergies in adults and children
Book - 2022
"This book is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of food allergies and intolerances in children and adults, written in an accessible question-and-answer format for those with allergies and those who care for them"--
- Subjects
- Published
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Baltimore :
Johns Hopkins University Press
2022.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- xiii, 317 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781421443157
9781421443140
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Understanding Food Allergy and Intolerance
- Food Allergy
- Food Intolerance, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Celiac Disease
- Food Allergy Symptoms and Illnesses
- Severity
- When Symptoms Are Not a Food Allergy
- Masqueraders of Food Allergy
- Prevalence of Food Allergies
- Causes and Triggers of Food Allergies
- Peanuts
- Eggs
- Cow's Milk
- Wheat and Other Grains
- Tree Nuts
- Seeds
- Soy
- Legumes
- Vegetables and Starches
- Fruits
- Meats
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Spices
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Miscellaneous Food Allergens and Colors, Additives, Preservatives, and Latex
- Case Studies
- Chapter 2. When and How to Discuss a Possible Food Allergy Diagnosis with Your Doctor
- When to Talk to Your Doctor
- How to Prepare for a Doctor Visit
- Finding the Right Doctor and Other Health Professionals
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Chapter 3. All about Allergy Tests
- General Questions about Testing
- Skin Tests
- Blood Tests (and How They Compare with Skin Tests)
- Component Tests/Molecular Diagnostics
- Elimination Diets
- Oral Food Challenges (Feeding Tests)
- Additional Tests
- Unproven and Disproven Tests
- Improved Diagnostic Tests
- Chapter Lessons
- Chapter 4. Recognizing and Treating Anaphylaxis
- General Questions about Anaphylaxis
- Epinephrine
- Antihistamines
- Additional Medications and Treatments for Anaphylaxis
- Written Emergency Plans, Education, Medical Identification Jewelry, and Management Issues
- Chapter Lessons
- Chapter 5. Chronic Health Problems Caused by Food Allergy
- General Questions about Chronic Illnesses and Foods
- Respiratory Symptoms
- Hives and Swelling
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Gastrointestinal and Digestive Illnesses
- Colic, Constipation, and Reflux
- Proctocolitis (Food Protein-Induced Proctocolitis)
- Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome
- Food Protein Enteropathy and Protein Intolerance
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Other Eosinophilic Gut Diseases
- Chronic Illnesses That Are Nat Related to Food Allergies
- Delving Deeper
- Chapter 6. Mastering Allergen Avoidance
- General Questions about Avoiding Allergic Reactions
- Cross-Contact
- Amounts That Trigger a Reaction and Casual Exposure
- Avoidance at Home
- Manufactured Products
- Restaurants
- Social Outings and Family Gatherings
- School
- Camp
- Work
- Travel
- Dating and Relationships
- Age-Related Responsibilities
- Special Exposure Risks
- Delving Deeper
- Chapter 7. Maintaining Lifestyle and Quality of Life, Reducing Anxiety, and Keeping a Healthy Diet
- General Questions about Lifestyle and Quality of Life
- Emotional Concerns and Anxiety
- Interpersonal Relationships and Bullying
- Nutrition
- Chapter Lessons
- Chapter 8. The Natural Course and Resolution of Food Allergies
- General Questions about Food Allergy Resolution
- The Course of Allergies to Specific Foods
- The Course of Illnesses Caused by Food Allergies
- Evaluations for Resolution of Food Allergy
- Recurrence of a Food Allergy and Development of New Food Allergies
- Factors Affecting the Course of Food Allergies
- Delving Deeper
- Chapter 9. Prevention of Food Allergies
- General Questions about Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
- Pregnancy Diets
- Breastfeeding and Formulas
- Introducing Solid Foods
- Current Recommendations
- Nondietary Aspects of Prevention
- Chapter Lessons
- Chapter 10. The Future Is Now: Treatments for Food Allergy
- General Questions about Food Allergy Research
- Approaches to Treat Any Type of Food Allergy
- Approaches to Treat Allergies to Specific Foods (Immunotherapies)
- Treatments of Specific Food-Allergic Diseases
- Unproven Treatments
- Participating in Food Allergy Research
- Chapter 11. Accessing Help and Information to Manage Food Allergies
- Educational Resources
- Resources for Managing Life with Food Allergies
- Selected Internet Resources on Food Allergies
- Support Groups, Advocacy, and Research
- Handy Forms
- Cited Medical References and Additional Articles of Interest
- Index