did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

We're the #1 textbook rental company. Let us show you why.

9780446679886

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about(TM) Children's Allergies and Asthma : Simple Steps to Help Stop Attacks and Improve Your Child's Health

by ;
  • ISBN13:

    9780446679886

  • ISBN10:

    0446679887

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-11-01
  • Publisher: Grand Central Pub
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $14.95

Summary

In this timely and informative book, two pediatric allergy specialists reveal simple steps that parents can take to stop attacks and improve their child's health.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Allergy 1(14)
CHAPTER 2: When Cells Attack: The Mechanics of Allergy 15(17)
CHAPTER 3: What Is Asthma? 32(26)
CHAPTER 4: The Nose Knows: Upper Airway Congestion and Asthma 58(15)
CHAPTER 5: Food, Glorious Food? 73(34)
CHAPTER 6: Skin Allergies: Eczema, Hives, and Contact Dermatitis 107(19)
CHAPTER 7: Testing, Testing, 1-2-3, Testing-What Is Your Child Allergic To? 126(18)
CHAPTER 8: The Hows and Whys of Allergy and Asthma Medication 144(34)
CHAPTER 9: Immunotherapy: Strengths and Weaknesses 178(14)
CHAPTER 10: Alternative Treatment for Allergy and Asthma 192(18)
CHAPTER 11: Stages of an Allergic Life 210(23)
CHAPTER 12: Allergies and the Environment 233(18)
CHAPTER 13: Children Are Children, Even with Allergies 251(16)
CHAPTER 14: Mom and the Rest of the Family 267(26)
CHAPTER 15: Taking Control of Your Child's Allergies and Asthma 293(6)
Appendix A: Glossary 299(14)
Appendix B: Quick Guide to Allergy and Asthma Medications 313(12)
Appendix C: Resources 325(8)
Index 333

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Rewards Program