Comprehensive Guide to Allergic Diseases: Pattersons Allergic Diseases, 8th Edition

By Leslie Grammer, this comprehensive guide has been a trusted resource for healthcare practitioners since 1972. The 8th edition focuses on patient evaluation and management, covering immunologic mechanisms, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic techniques. It offers a practical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders, making it an essential reference for primary care providers, internists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Key Features

• Detailed discussions on the evaluation, treatment, and physiology of common allergies and allergic reactions, including insect stings, asthma, food allergies, as well as pulmonary, respiratory, and skin reactions.
• Contributions from experts outside the field of allergy-immunology, providing a valuable non-specialist perspective on essential clinical practices.
• New chapters on laboratory tests and personalized medicine, discussions on new allergy & immunology practice parameters, and the latest information on biologic therapies, drug allergy pathogenesis, environmental controls, and diagnostic testing.
• Incorporation of recent evidence-based guidelines, including the Practice Parameters from The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Practice Parameters.
• Now in color to add clarity and depth to tables, figures, and illustrations.

Product Details

Hardcover: 960 pages, Publisher: LWW, Eighth edition (February 15, 2018), Language: English, ISBN-10: 149636029X, ISBN-13: 978-1496360298, Product Dimensions: 7 x 3.3 x 10 inches.

This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals looking to improve their understanding and management of allergic diseases. With its practical approach and up-to-date information, it is a must-have for any medical professional dealing with allergic disorders.