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- Authors:
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M. Eric Gershwin
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University of California Medical School, Davis, USA
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Edwin L. Klingelhofer
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California State University, Sacramento, USA
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Table of contents (25 chapters)
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The Common Allergic Diseases, Why Children Develop Them, and The Steps You, The Parent, Can Take To Diagnose, Treat, Control, and Avoid Their Symptoms
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 141-146
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General Health Problems: Their Special Importance In Children With Allergies
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Front Matter
Pages 147-147
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 149-155
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 157-159
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 161-165
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 167-170
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Getting the Best, Most Effective Long-Term Care for Your Allergic Child
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Front Matter
Pages 171-171
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 173-185
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 187-191
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 193-203
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- M. Eric Gershwin, Edwin L. Klingelhofer
Pages 205-208
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Back Matter
Pages 209-241
About this book
The number of children with allergies is astounding-nearly one child in six is said to suffer from some sort of allergy. The problems of these allergic children can be as mild as occasional attacks of hay fever or as severe as disfiguring eczema and life-threatening bronchial asthma. In addition to the obvious health problems associated with having allergies, affected children may experience recurring colds, painful ear infections, and other allergy linked conditions, all of which cause frequent school absences. Childhood allergies affect school performance adversely; they may be instrumental in reducing attention span, and they are certainly a major social, psychologi cal, and financial burden for children and their parents. This book is a complete guide to childhood allergies presented in simple jargon-free language. It provides parents with comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical information and advice on how to help their allergic children. It identifies the many allergic symptoms, tells what they look like, how prevalent they are, what causes them, and what to do about them. It outlines steps parents can take to help their children understand, manage, and control their allergies. Its goal is to help parents and children cope effectively with a major childhood problem.
Reviews
"An outstanding book. . . .Especially helpful is information on aiding the child to deal independently with allergy problems."-Library Journal's review of the first edition.
Authors and Affiliations
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University of California Medical School, Davis, USA
M. Eric Gershwin
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California State University, Sacramento, USA
Edwin L. Klingelhofer
