Allergen Immunotherapy, an Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics: Volume 31-2 Contributor(s): Cox, Linda S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1455711489 ISBN-13: 9781455711482 Publisher: Saunders OUR PRICE: $98.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Immunology |
Dewey: 616.079 |
Series: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 312 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One hundred years have elapsed since specific allergen immunotherapy (SIT) was first employed and found to be effective in the treatment of allergic respiratory diseases. This cutting-edge issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics offers a comprehensive review of this disease modifying treatment, exploring its history, status, and potential future. Topics covered include the mechanisms of subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy; the mechanisms of sublingual immunotherapy; optimizing efficacy of subcutaneous immunotherapy; preparation of allergen immunotherapy extraxcts; risk factors and subcutaneous immunotherapy safety; accelerated schedules and reducing risk with premedication (antihistamines, omalizumab, leucotriene antagonist); safety and efficacy of sublingual immunotherapy for allergic respiratory disease and other indications; monitoring clinical outcomes of specific immunotherapy; monitoring immunotherapy response with immunological parameters; socioeconomics and comparative effectiveness of immunotherapy; oral desensitization for food hypersensitivity; peptide and recombinant immunotherapy; intralymphatic and epicutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy; peptide and recombinant immunotherapy; adjuvants and vector systems for allergy faccines; and future forms of immunotherapy. |