Understanding and managing your child's food allergies

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Main Author: Sicherer, Scott H.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006.
Series:Johns Hopkins Press health book.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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245 1 0 |a Understanding and managing your child's food allergies  |h [electronic resource] /  |c Scott H. Sicherer. 
260 |a Baltimore :  |b Johns Hopkins University Press,  |c 2006. 
300 |a xiii, 312 p. :  |b ill. 
490 1 |a A Johns Hopkins Press health book 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-303) and index. 
505 0 |a 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. 
533 |a Electronic reproduction.  |b Palo Alto, Calif. :  |c ebrary,  |d 2013.  |n Available via World Wide Web.  |n Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. 
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