Allergies and asthma : what every parent needs to know /

Allergies and asthma : what every parent needs to know / Michael J. Welch, editor in chief. - 2nd ed. - Elk Grove Village, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011. - 174 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Rev. ed. of: American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's allergies and asthma. New York : Villard Books, 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-154) and index.

The basics. Allergies and asthma explained ; Determining the problem -- Recognizing and dealing with allergies. Skin allergies ; Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) ; Food allergies ; Killer allergies : anaphylaxis ; Allergy treatments -- Living with asthma. Asthma overview ; Common triggers and how to identify them ; Asthma in infants and toddlers ; Asthma treatments -- Lifestyle, the environment, and asthma. Environmental and lifestyle factors ; Asthma care : more than medication -- Appendixes. A, Hidden food allergens ; B, Allergy and asthma resources ; C, Product information ; D, Glossary.

A guide to allergies and asthma in children that provides information on skin, food, and seasonal allergies; asthma triggers; treatments; lifestyle factors; and other related topics.

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Allergy in children--Prevention--Popular works.
Allergy in children--Patients--Care--Popular works.
Asthma in children--Popular works.
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RJ386 / .A45 2011

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