Author Description

Every year people die from allergy-triggered causes, including asthma. Many people with allergies don't seek medical help; yet if they understood more about their condition, they could obtain better relief and have greater control. Thomas Miller begins with a general overview of allergic reactions, and then discusses the many aspects of these increasingly, common ailments. Among his topics: * the immune system and how it works * how to diagnose allergies and track down triggers * medications and how to use them * treatments for childhood allergies * new approaches for the management of asthma * the particular problems of food, skin, drug, and insect allergies