Thishighly practical, easy-to-read, fully updated and expanded resource offers awide range of targeted guidelines and insights in allergy medicine. Written bya leading allergy clinician -- along with a renowned group of nationallyrecognized expert contributors in allergy and immunology, pulmonary, andinfectious diseases -- this title is a proven resource for front-line generalpractitioners, especially primary care physicians. The most clinically relevantinformation is provided on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, andprevention of all major allergic disorders.  Each chapter has a section on“Evidence-Based Medicine” that introduces one to two recent researchpublications on the subject, and several chapters have been written by new authors.Covering the entire scope of adult and pediatric allergy and asthma andorganized by specific organ which guides the reader to diagnostic andtherapeutic solutions quickly and easily, the book offers a wealth ofoutstanding illustrations, key concepts, management protocols, and updatedreferences.  An invaluable contribution to the field, Allergy and Asthma:Practical Diagnosis and Management, 2nd Edition will be ofimmense value not only to primary care physicians, but also to fellows intraining, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, and medical and allied healthstudents.