Allergies and asthma
Subtitle: what every parent needs to know
By: Michael J. Welch, editor in chief
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Elk Grove Village, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9781581104455
Subjects: Allergy in children; Asthma in children; Asthma; Adolescent; Popular works; Infant; Patients; Hypersensitivity; Child; Popular Works; Prevention; Care
Other titles: American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's allergies and asthma.
Description: A guide to allergies and asthma in children that provides information on skin, food, and seasonal allergies; asthma triggers; treatments; lifestyle factors; and other related topics--
Notes: Rev. ed. of: American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's allergies and asthma. New York : Villard Books, 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-154) and index.
Table of contents: title: The basics. Allergies and asthma explained ; Determining the problem; title: Recognizing and dealing with allergies. Skin allergies ; Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) ; Food allergies ; Killer allergies : anaphylaxis ; Allergy treatments; title: Living with asthma. Asthma overview ; Common triggers and how to identify them ; Asthma in infants and toddlers ; Asthma  treatments; title: Lifestyle, the environment, and asthma. Environmental and lifestyle factors ; Asthma care : more than medication; title: Appendixes. A, Hidden food allergens ; B, Allergy and asthma resources ; C, Product information ; D, Glossary.