This eminently useful and well thought out book is intended for busy primary care physicians - family practitioners, paediatricians, and allergists and clinical immunologists, who see and treat patients with allergic disorders. The focus in this beautifully presented full-colour book is on the most common disorders, and the editorship is unique, featuring the input of two full-time family physicians, one of whom completed an allergy and immunology fellowship, and two full-time allergists. The book is divided into three easily referenced sections: 1. Core topics 2. Procedures 3. Reference materials. The evidence-based approach is enhanced by a user-friendly outline format. Clearly written referral guidelines inform readers when to refer patients to specialists, and practical procedural guidelines offer 'how-to' techniques and information for important allergy procedures. Diagnostic workups, management guidelines, and practice guidelines provide state-of-the-art information in multiple formats - written outline, algorithm, and accompanying illustrations - in the diagnosis and treatment of allergy. Special considerations materials provide recommendations for complicated patients. A free accompanying CD-ROM contains extensive print patient education materials meant both for care provider referral and for handing out customizable treatment information to patients. Includes practical procedural guidelines that offer "how-to" techniques and information for important allergy procedures. Presents clearly written referral guidelines. Uses diagnostic workups-including algorithms-management guidelines, and practice guidelines to provide state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and treatment. Includes special considerations materials that provide recommendations for patients with complicated conditions. Comes with a bonus CD-ROM containing extensive print patient education materials that can be customized and distributed to patients, plus video clips of the upper airway via rhinolaryngoscopy. Features over 100 full-color illustrations to aid in recognition and diagnosis. Provides lists of helpful Internet sites to keep readers in touch with state-of-the-art information.

Table of Contents:
Section I.- Core Topics Allergic Rhinitis Asthma Atopic Dermatitis Contact Dermititis Urticaria Anaphylaxis Food Allergy Allergic Disorders of the Eye Insect Hypersensitivity Drug Allergy - Section II- Procedures in the Practice of Allergy Allergen Immunotherapy for the Primary Care Physician Skin Testing RAST Testing Nasal and Conjunctival Smears 1. Inhalers and Spacers 2. Pulmonary Function Testing 3. Bronchial Challenge 4. Peak Flow Monitoring 5. Rhinolaryngoscopy- 6. Patch Testing- 7. Unconventional Allergy Practices Appendix 1. Basic Materials for Immunotherapy Program - 2. Pollen Distribution in the United States 3. Allergic Extract Manufacturers 4. Total Serum IgE by Age 5. Dermatology Reference Tables 6. Tips for Managing Food Allergy 7. Guide to Sources for Allergy Avoidance Products 8. Professional and Lay Organizations and Resources 9. Internet Resources 10. Antihistamines for Allergic Disorders Section IV- Patient Education Guide (CD)