Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reflects the rapid progress in one of the most intriguing fields of medicine. The book offers state-of-the-art information on basic immunology, fetal-neonatal immunology, genetic and environmental predisposing factors, epidemiology and natural history of atopic diseases, and allergy diagnosis. Extensive coverage is devoted to skin conditions and food allergy, asthma, rhinitis, specific immunotherapy, eye disorders, sinusitis and secretory otitis media, drug allergies, and anaphylaxis. Fascinating chapters explore such topics as autoimmune diseases, primary immunodeficiencies, pediatric HIV infection, malnutrition and the immune system. Finally, a chapter on prevention of the atopic march indicates how effective early intervention may greatly decrease the upsurge in atopy. Easy to understand and easy to use, Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is essential reading for medical students, practicing physicians, allergists, immunologists, and researchers.

Immunology

Fetal and Neonatal Immunology and the Mucosal Immune System
Neonatal Immunology: The Neonate at Risk of Atopy
Genetic and Environmental Predisposing Factors
Epidemiology and Natural History of Atopic Disease
Diagnosis of Pediatric Allergy
Atopic Dermatitis
Other Allergic Skin Disorders
Food Allergy
Pseudoallergy and food Immunotoxicology
Asthma
Allergic Rhinitis
Specific Immunotherapy
Eye Allergy and Immunology
Other Allergic Otorhinolaryngological Diseases
Allergy and Central Nervous System and Other Allergies
Allergy to the Venom of Hymenoptera and Other Insects
Autoimmune Diseases
Allergic and Pseudoallergic Reactions to Drugs
Anaphylaxis
Malnutrition and the Immune System
Primary Immunodeficiencies
Pediatric AIDS
Prevention of Allergic Disorders.