10.1055/b-0039-169529 25 Mast Cell StabilizersSarah K. Wise 25.1 Preventing Degranulation During ancient times cromolyn-like products were used. Nowadays various mast cell stabilizing products are available to treat allergic conditions. Their…
10.1055/b-0039-169528 24 Leukotriene Receptor AntagonistsSarah K. Wise 24.1 Most Interesting Information Leukotrienes mediate many of the unwelcome symptoms of allergy and asthma, such as increased mucus secretion, decreased mucus clearance,…
10.1055/b-0039-169527 23 CorticosteroidsChristine B. Franzese 23.1 Another Major Workhorse Corticosteroids are highly effective at controlling allergy symptoms and play an integral role in treating allergies. This chapter reviews intranasal, oral,…
10.1055/b-0039-169526 22 AntihistaminesChristine B. Franzese 22.1 One of the Workhorses of Allergy Medications Antihistamines are the major workhorse medications in the treatment of allergic disorders. This chapter will review oral…
10.1055/b-0039-169525 21 AnticholinergicsChristine B. Franzese 21.1 When the Nose Runs Like a Faucet This chapter deals exclusively with anticholinergic nasal sprays. While there are metered-dose inhaler and nebulized versions of…
10.1055/b-0039-169524 20 Pharmacotherapy: DecongestantsChristine B. Franzese 20.1 A Word of Caution This section of the book contains information on the various medication options available to treat allergy symptoms. In each…
10.1055/b-0039-169523 19 Environmental AvoidanceSarah K. Wise 19.1 A Word About Avoidance In the traditional three-pronged treatment approach for allergic conditions, allergen avoidance (or environmental control [EC]) is often advocated. The…
10.1055/b-0039-169520 16 Skin Testing: IntradermalChristine B. Franzese 16.1 Getting into (not under) Someone’s Skin Intradermal testing is another skin testing technique that can be used to diagnose allergies, either alone…
10.1055/b-0039-169519 15 Skin Testing: PrickChristine B. Franzese 15.1 Most Interesting Information Prick testing is the workhorse of allergy testing. It is commonly done without needles and (relatively) pain-free. It’s also…
10.1055/b-0039-169522 18 Specific Immunoglobulin E Testing for Inhalant AllergyJames W. Mims, Matthew W. Ryan, Cecelia C. Damask 18.1 Getting Serious About Serum When a patient is allergic to birch pollen,…
