Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide: The Parent's Handbook For Children of All Ages »

General Editor, Dr. Milton Gold, MD, FRCP(C) is an allergy and asthma specialist at The Hospital for Sick Children.

A parent's guide to allergies and asthma developed by a major children's hospital. The book combines comprehensive, authoritative information with common sense guidelines, recommendations and coping strategies.

Introduction

Contributors

Part 1: Introduction to Kid's Allergies and Asthma

Chapter 1: Introduction

When Your Child has An Allergy

Part 2: Allergic Conditions

Chapter 2: Asthma

Breathing Disorder of the Lungs

Chapter 3: Rhinitis

Upper Airway Disorders

Chapter 4: Skin Conditions

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Contact Dermatitis

Hives (Urticaria)

Skin Swelling (Angioedema)

Chapter 5: Adverse Food Reactions

Allergic and Nonallergic Reactions to Foods

Chapter 6: Anaphylaxis

Severe Allergic Reactions

Chapter 7: Insect Allergies

Allergies to Insect Stings and Bites

Chapter 8: Drug Allergies

Adverse Reactions to Medications

Chapter 9: Latex Allergy

Allergy to Natural Rubber

Part 3: Dealing with Allergies and Asthma

Chapter 10: Coping with Allergies

Educating Your Children and Their Caregivers

Chapter 11: Environmental Control

Avoiding Allergens and Irritants

Part 4: Looking Forward

Chapter 12: Prevention of Allergies

The Latest Studies on Treating and Avoiding Allergies

Glossary

Resources

Index