Allergic Hypersensitivities Induced by Chemicals: Recommendations for Prevention

Description: Allergic Hypersensitivities Induced by Chemicals by Regional Office Who/Europe, Regional Office Who, Europe This book, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and written by international experts, provides consensus views on the most important issues related to allergic hypersensitivities FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and written by international experts, provides consensus views on the most important issues related to allergic hypersensitivities. The text details predictive testing, diagnosis, epidemiological monitoring of intervention measures, sources of sensitizing agents, and mechanisms of action.Contributors extensively cover allergic hypersensitivity reactions of the skin and the respiratory system. They present the current knowledge on hypersensitivity reactions of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Major gaps in existing information about allergic hypersensitivities are highlighted and recommendations for future research are given. Practical methods are provided for establishing preventive programs. Allergic Hypersensitivities Induced by Chemicals offers valuable information to both scientists and public health officials. This is a useful reference for health professionals in their work with allergies, allergens, and allergy sufferers. Author Biography Regional Office Who/Europe Table of Contents Introduction: Hypersensitivities Induced by Chemicals-Report on a WHO Consultation. Respiratory Allergy: Hypersensitivity Reactions: Definitions, Basic Mechanisms, and Localizations. Mechanisms of Chemical Respiratory Allergy. Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Respiratory Allergy. Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Allergy. Predictive Testing for Respiratory Allergy. Chemical Respiratory Allergy: Exposure and Dose-Response Relationships. Prevention of Occupational Respiratory Allergy. The Role of Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution in Allergic Diseases. Skin Allergy: Mechanisms of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Chemicals. Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Hypersensitivity Reactions of the Skin. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypersensitivity Reactions of the Skin. Predictive Testing for Skin Allergy. Skin Allergy: Exposures and Dose-Response Relationships. Prevention of Allergic Contact Sensitization. Other Tissue Allergies: Gastrointestinal Tract Allergy and Intolerance. Kidney and Allergy. Glossary. Index. Review Offers an international view on important issues Review Quote Offers an international view on important issues Details ISBN0849392268 Author Europe Short Title ALLERGIC HYPERSENSITIVITIES IN Language English ISBN-10 0849392268 ISBN-13 9780849392269 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1995 Imprint CRC Press Inc Subtitle Recommendations for Prevention Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Edited by Johannes G. Vos Place of Publication Bosa Roca Illustrations 64 Tables, black and white DOI 10.1604/9780849392269 UK Release Date 1995-11-27 AU Release Date 1995-11-27 NZ Release Date 1995-11-27 US Release Date 1995-11-27 Pages 360 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 1995-11-27 DEWEY 616.9705 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134448925;

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