Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition

by Lockey; Richard F.

• ISBN13: 9781420061970
• ISBN10: 1420061976
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-19
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Modernized and updated, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy, Fourth Edition discusses all major areas of allergens and immunotherapies: pollens animal/insect fungi food the manufacture and standardization of allergen vaccines the administration of vaccines the avoidance and treatment of adverse effectsCompiling the research of an influential team of investigators and scientists, Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy is filled with quick reference charts, tables and indexes. Allergists, immunologists, and otolaryngologists will find this new streamlined fourth edition a great practical reference for on-the-go diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies.NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION: new focus on the most relevant information related to allergens and immunotherapy new concise chapters for easier use as a daily reference the new cutting edge method of sublingual swallow immunotherapy is fully discussed describes inhaled, ingested, and injected allergens allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration details the avoidance and treatment for adverse effects covers allergen vaccines from formulation to manufacture to administration

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Contributors	p. xiii
Basics
Allergen Immunotherapy in Historical Perspective	p. 1
Definition of An Allergen (Immunobiology)	p. 31
Allergen Nomenclature	p. 47
Immunologic Responses to Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy	p. 59
Immunologic Responses to Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy	p. 71
Allergens: Inhalational, Ingested and Injected
Tree Pollen Allergens	p. 87
Grass Pollen Allergens	p. 107
Weed Pollen Allergens	p. 127
Fungal Allergens	p. 141
Mite Allergens	p. 161
Cockroach and Other Inhalant Insect Allergens	p. 183
Mammalian Allergens	p. 201
Food Allergens	p. 219
Hymenoptera Allergens	p. 237
Biting Insect Allergens	p. 251
Occupational Allergens	p. 261
Immunologic Techniques: Preparations and Administration of Subcutaneous and Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy
Standardized Allergen Vaccines in the United States	p. 273
Manufacturing and Standardizing Allergen Extracts in Europe	p. 283
Preparing and Mixing Allergen Vaccines for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy	p. 303
Subcutaneous Administration of Allergen Vaccines	p. 321
Administration of Sublingual Vaccines	p. 333
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases	p. 343
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases	p. 359
Immunotherapy for Hymenoptera Venom Hypersensitivity	p. 377
Other Types of Immunotherapy
Experimental Forms of Allergen Immunotherapy with Modified Allergens and Adjuvants	p. 393
Anti-IgE Therapy	p. 415
Immunotherapy for Food and Latex Allergy	p. 429
Unproven and Controversial Forms of Immunotherapy	p. 447
Prevention and Management of Adverse Effects
Adverse Effects and Fatalities Associated with Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy	p. 455
Adverse Effects Associated with Sublingual Immunotherapy	p. 469
Prevention and Treatment of Anaphylaxis	p. 477
Instructions and Consent Forms for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy	p. 499
Information and Consent Forms for Sublingual Immunotherapy	p. 527
Index	p. 535
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