Pattersons Allergic Diseases , 8th Edition (EPUB)

Pattersons Allergic Diseases , 8th Edition (EPUB)

authored by Leslie Grammer

Since 1972, healthcare professionals have turned to Patterson’s Allergic Diseases as their go-to resource for a thorough and useful overview of the diagnosis and management of allergic illnesses . This eighth edition covers immunologic processes , pathophysiology , pharmacology and diagnostic methods with a focus on patient evaluation and therapy . Many authors are not specialists in allergy-immunology , giving their contributions a useful non-specialist perspective on crucial clinical procedures .

explains the physiology , diagnosis and treatment of common allergies and allergic reactions , including those caused by food allergies , insect stings , asthma and pulmonary , respiratory and skin reactions . designed to aid general practitioners , internists , pediatrics , nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in recognizing an allergy—such as anaphylaxis, urticaria, and angioedema—confirming a diagnosis, locating efficient treatments, or getting ready for board review tests.

contains updated information on biologic therapy , drug allergy etiology , environmental controls and diagnostic testing , as well as additional chapters on laboratory tests and personalized medicine. incorporates current evidence-based recommendations, such as The Joint Task Force’s (JTF) Practice Parameters . Tables , figures and images are now in color to improve their clarity and depth .

See also : Basic Immunology : Functions and Disorders of the Immune System , 7th edition (Original PDF from Publisher)