THE ATOPY SYNDROME IN THE THIRD MILLENNIUM by B. Wuthrich (Editor), P. Itin, G. B. E. Jemec ( 9783805566551 )

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Title:

THE ATOPY SYNDROME IN THE THIRD MILLENNIUM

By:

B. Wuthrich (Editor), P. Itin, G. B. E. Jemec

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

3805566557

ISBN 13:

9783805566551

Publisher:

S KARGER AG

Pub. date:

1 January, 1999

Series:

Current Problems in Dermatology 28

Pages:

212

Description:

This volume presents papers from an international conference on the atopy syndrome. Papers focus on the IgE-mediated allergy from infancy to adulthood and offer a comprehensive review of different atopic manifestations from diagnosis to prevention.

Synopsis:

Today about 20-30 % of the population are affected by allergies, a concerning fact that is confirmed by recent epidemiological data. This book contains the proceedings of the International Symposium 'The Atopy Syndrome in the Third Millennium' held in Zurich in October 1998. It focuses on IgE-mediated allergy, beginning from the first manifestation of atopy, atopic eczema in infancy, and leading to its manifestations in children, adolescents and adults, to hay fever, asthma and food allergy. The topics covered give an update and comprehensive review of the different atopic manifestations concerning clinic, diagnosis, pathomechanisms, treatment and prevention. Summarizing the current knowledge on the fascinating and rapidly progressing field of atopy this publication is essential reading for dermatologists, allergologist, otorhinolaryngologists, and pediatricians.

Illustrations:

17, 17 fig., 2 in color, 30 tab.

Publication:

Switzerland

Imprint:

S Karger AG

Returns:

Non-returnable

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