10.1055/b-0039-169545 41 Worksheets on Allergy Testing with AnswersChristine B. Franzese This chapter contains worksheets with examples of test results from hypothetical patients, which are similar to what a practitioner might…
10.1055/b-0039-169544 40 Atopic DermatitisCecelia C. Damask 40.1 More than Skin Deep Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic inflammatory skin disease. It often commences in infancy and can remain a…
10.1055/b-0039-169543 39 Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)Cecelia C. Damask, Michael J. Parker 39.1 Most Interesting Information This is a clinicopathological condition characterized by symptoms of esophageal dysfunction and dense esophageal epithelial eosinophilia…
10.1055/b-0039-169542 38 Food AllergyElizabeth J. Mahoney Davis, Matthew W. Ryan, Cecelia C. Damask 38.1 Food Allergy in a Nutshell Food allergies are a growing health concern with a significant increase…
10.1055/b-0039-169540 36 Penicillin AllergyChristine B. Franzese 36.1 Fear and Labelling It might seem unusual to think of penicillin (PCN) allergy as terrifying but when treating a patient with PCN allergy…
10.1055/b-0039-169538 34 AnaphylaxisChristine B. Franzese 34.1 Keep Calm and Give Epinephrine Most of the time, an allergy practice runs smoothly with few issues. At some point though, a patient will…
10.1055/b-0039-169539 35 Other Urgencies and EmergenciesChristine B. Franzese 35.1 A Horse with Stripes One of the author’s partners is fond of saying, “Sometimes it’s not a zebra, sometimes it’s just…
10.1055/b-0039-169537 33 Treatment: Monosensitization Versus PolysensitizationChristine B. Franzese 33.1 The Eternal Question To treat or not to treat? That is the question every practitioner faces when selecting antigens to place…
10.1055/b-0039-169536 32 Oral Mucosal ImmunotherapyChristine B. Franzese 32.1 Becoming Part of the Routine One major factor in successful immunotherapy is patient compliance. Regardless of how well subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) works,…
