Screen LibraryUnderstanding and managing your child's food allergies
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| Published: |
Johns Hopkins University Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Baltimore |
| Publication Dates: | 2006. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
A Johns Hopkins Press health book |
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| Carrier Form: | xiii, 312 p.: ill. ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN: |
0801884918 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0801884926 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780801884924 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780801884917 |
| Index Number: | R593 |
| CLC: | R593.1 |
| Call Number: | R593.1/S565 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-303) and index. The many faces of food allergy. Food allergy : the nuts and bolts -- Anaphylaxis -- Skin rashes and eczema -- Gastrointestinal problems -- Breathing problems -- Growth problems -- Behavior problems and developmental disabilities -- Additives and cross-reactions -- Diagnosing a food allergy. The medical history -- Allergy testing for IgE : skin and blood tests -- Elimination diets and oral food challenges -- Other tests -- Putting it all together -- Treating an allergic reaction. Epinephrine -- Antihistamines and other therapies -- Emergency action plans for anaphylaxis -- Avoiding food allergens. Avoidance diets -- Maintaining a nutritious diet -- Navigating the supermarket -- At home and in social settings -- In restaurants and while traveling -- At school and camp -- Food allergy at different ages and stages. Infants and toddlers -- Preschool and school-age children -- Teenagers and young adults -- Emotional concerns. The effect on children and families -- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle -- Food allergy in the long term. The natural course of food allergy -- Preventing food allergy -- Looking toward the future. Research for improved diagnosis -- Research for treatment and cures -- Keeping current. An action plan for anaphylaxis -- Food allergy resources. |