Book description
The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT
allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a
completely updated second edition. Combining practical management
strategies with the latest advances, here is the complete how-to
resource for health professionals who treat ear, nose, and throat
allergies. It covers everything from testing methods and
pharmacotherapy, to food allergies, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis,
pediatric allergies, and sinusitis --key information for every practice.
Special features: Walks you through basic procedures such as assessing
patient history, identifying symptoms, starting immunotherapy, skin and
in vitro testing, and heading off allergenic emergencies Every chapter
revised and updated, including key advances in immunology and
pharmacotherapy, the role of fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis, and more
Brief capsules of pertinent information for nurses, pediatricians,
primary care specialists, and ancillary personnel--written by a highly
experienced otolaryngic nurse Recommendations for adding allergy care to
an existing ENT practice, finding qualified staff, preparing the office,
and interacting with patients Useful appendices covering plant
cross-reactivity, pollen distribution and allergenic foods Easy to
implement for both the physician and ancillary caregiver, and with
valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only
text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of
otolaryngic allergy. It belongs within easy reach of all physicians who
want to expand their practice in this rapidly growing field.
"This book fills a void by providing a substantial amount of
well-written and well-organized practical information by a group of
authors who qualify as experienced otolaryngologic allergists. ..A
single source for essentially every area of ear, nose, and throat
allergy office practices."--Annals of Allergy, Asthma and
Immunology_x000D_ _x000D_ "
Allergy in ENT Practice
is a comprehensive, yet practical guide to establishing and managing
the otolaryngic office. It is thorough in its scope and detailed in its
approach to individual topics. The textbook is well grounded in the
science upon which otolaryngic allergy is based and provides a smooth
and seamless application of these scientific principles to clinical
practice. Through the use of numerous examples, illustrations, and
tables, the book offers a clear discussion of the provision of allergy
treatment, from diagnostic testing, through vial preparation, to
immunotherapy. Another strength of [the book] is its ability to present
information to physicians and allied health personnel at various levels
of training and experience. There are numerous "Nurse's Notes"
that offer highlighted messages of central importance in clinical
practice. Through this method of providing information in different
formats and through various levels of discussion, the textbook is able
to provide a useful guide to all professionals interested in otolaryngic
allergy. In conclusion, the second edition of Allergy in ENT Practice
builds upon the thoroughness and quality of its predecessor. It is
updated well and provides current, evidence-based recommendations in the
practice of otolaryngic allergy. It has no obvious weaknesses or
omissions that would limit its use. The current authors are to be
commended in providing a textbook that retains the clear message of the
first edition yet nicely enhances its review of the specialty.
Allergy in ENT Practice
will remain a core textbook in the practice of otolaryngic allergy for
many years to come."--Head & Neck_x000D_ _x000D_ "A
valuable and compact resource."--The Laryngoscope_x000D_ _x000D_
"A must read for any otolaryngologist hoping to expand [their]
scope of practice into allergy...well written by leaders in the
field...[accounts] for latest advances in immunology, allergy testing,
and pharmacotherapy." --Doody's Book Review Clinical Professor of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Clinical Professor of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
