TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sicherer,Scott H.
ED  - ProQuest (Firm)
TI  - Understanding and managing your child's food allergies
T2  - A Johns Hopkins Press health book
AV  - RJ386.5 .S53 2006
U1  - 618.92/975 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Baltimore
PB  - Johns Hopkins University Press
KW  - Food allergy in children
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - 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; Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries
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