Textbook of Allergy for the Clinician (2^nd Ed.)

This is the second and updated version of the Textbook of Allergy for the Clinician. It is a unique book in the field of allergy. The uniqueness lies in the international character of the book with contributors representing both the East and West. This book represents the diversity of issues affecting patients in the specialty of allergy, asthma & immunology. There is some discussion of the basic mechanisms involved and extensive elaboration for the clinicians. This book will appeal to medical students, residents and fellows undergoing training as well as consultants in academic and clinical practice settings. The color plates, especially in the section on Aerobiology, will help in the interaction between the patient and consultant in identifying the plant or flora which is the causative factor. The differences and similarities between the Eastern and Western approaches in the practice of the specialty are being addressed for the first time in a book.

Basics of Allergy: Immunological and Clinical. Immunology of Allergic Diseases. History Taking : Evaluation of Allergic Disorders. Allergy Skin Testing.In vitro Laboratory Tests for the Diagnosis of Allergy. Aerobiology for the Clinician. Risk Factors for Allergies and Asthma. Rhinitis: Allergic and Nonallergic. Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Nasal Polyps, and Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease. Allergic Diseases of the Eye. Rhinolaryngoscopy for the Allergist. Paediatric Asthma. Adult Asthma. The Pharmacotherapy of Rhinitis and Asthma. Allergen Immunotherapy. Pulmonary Function Testing. Common Office Tests and Procedures for the Allergist. Environment and Lifestyle in Allergic Disease. Effects of Air Pollution on Allergy and Asthma. Asthma and COPD – Similarities and Differences. Occupational Asthma. Anaphylaxis. Insect Venom Allergy. Urticaria and Angioedema. Atopic Dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis. Food Allergy – Introduction, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Clinical Presentation. Food Allergy – Diagnosis and Management. Immunodeficiency Diseases. Integrative Allergy and Asthma for Traditional Practice. Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Allergy and Asthma. Yoga Breathing Techniques in Asthma. Drug Allergy. Latex Allergy. Allergy-Asthma Practice. East vs West.

Puduapakkam K. Vedanthan (PK) is the Lead Editor of the Text Book of allergy for the Clinician, 2nd edition. He is a native of Mysore, India and a graduate of Government Medical College, University of Mysore. He comes from a family of physicians including his father and two of his brothers who were alumni of the same medical college. After his initial training in India, he served as a Straight Medical intern, Resident in Paediatrics and Fellow in Allergy & Immunology in USA. He is board certified by the American Boards of Paediatrics and Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He served for 25 years in Consultation practice in Fort Collins, Colorado. At the same time, he maintained academic affiliation with University of Colorado, Denver where he has been a Clinical Professor of Medicine for the past decade. He has published in both national and international journals, and has been active in academic circle in various capacities. He has contributed to Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Association of American Physicians of Indian origin (AAPI) in several capacities. His major contribution has been in Global medicine, since he established ‘International Asthma Services (IAS), (www.globalchestintitiatives.org) in 1992. IAS has been active in several developing countries like India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Kenya, Russia, Myanmar, Philippines, Argentina, Nepal conducting CMEs for health professionals and Asthma allergy Awareness camps for patients and their families and public in general. IAS has also partnered with major medical institutions in India, namely Christian Medical College-hospital (www.cmch-vellore.edu), Vellore, Tamilnadu and Sir Gangharam Hospital & Research Centre (www.pace@sgrh.com), Delhi, in establishing formal Diploma courses in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. These courses have been very well received and had made a significant impact of the care provided in several developing countries. Dr. Vedanthan has also been involved in provid