Product Description

Allergic conditions are extremely common and have increased considerably in frequency in the past few decades. These range from relatively mild symptoms, which sufferers can manage themselves, right through to very serious allergies, which can be life-threatening. This book, written by a practising GP and an allergy specialist, is in the popular Q and A format of the Your Questions Answered series. It provides succinct, expert information on all types of allergies, with an emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge. Although aimed mainly at the primary care practitioner, it also addresses many questions asked about allergy by general physicians, medical students, practice nurses and people with allergies. The book discusses all aspects of diagnosis and management and includes some frequently asked patient questions, in non-medical language. It also identifies sources of further information, from websites to patient associations and self-help organizations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #216779 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-25
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 276 pages

Review
"Easy to read by both patient and professional and without complex immunological theory, this is definitely the book you need as a GP for everyday allergy problems presenting at the surgery." "Dr Jeremy M Sager, GP, Leeds," Medix UK website, November 2003

About the Author
Anthony Frew is a contributor to the 5e of Kumar: Clinical Medicine.
He is chairman of the national SAC in Immunology and Allergy; Secretary General of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology; Treasurer of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology; Honorary Consultant with Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Trusts.

Helen Frew is also director of WREN (Wessex Primary Care Research Network).

Customer Reviews

A Brilliant Book
This book really answers any question you will ever have to ask about Allergy. Written by two experts who know what they are talking about, although their answers are indepth they are accesible to everyone. I don't want to go on and on about it but just to say that it's a brilliant book

Perfect for clinicians who see patients with allergy, particularly GP's and specialist nurses
A very well written, accessable, pertinent and interesting book by acknowledged experts in allergy. It is very down to earth and practical, gives clear answers to real patient questions. A must.