The complete guide to food allergies in adults and children

Scott H. Sicherer

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"--

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Published
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Scott H. Sicherer (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
Review by Library Journal Review

Allergist-immunologist Sicherer writes a revamped and thoroughly updated version of the 2013 and 2017 editions of his book Food Allergies. The book has a new title, but it has kept the question-and-answer format that makes it so useful and practical. Sicherer covers allergies in both adults and children, and each section of the work goes into specifics about concepts or situations that a person with food allergies might encounter--among them, understanding food allergy and intolerance; prevention; interacting with health professionals during and after diagnosis; allergy testing; treatment of anaphylaxis; chronic illness related to allergies. Of particular note is a section on current allergy research, which can give hope to those with allergies but is also realistic. The book's questions mix the basic with the complex, and Sicherer's answers are as long and complete as is useful, sometimes with charts; there are also lists of resources for general information and medical reference works. VERDICT This is an invaluable resource on allergies from an expert in the field; good for patients and their families, as well as those who work in health care settings. The Q&A format makes the information quickly accessible and helps make this title essential in any consumer health collection.--Elizabeth J. Eastwood

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