Perfect for clinicians in both primary and secondary care settings, Allergy Essentials, 2nd Edition, covers the information you need most in your daily practice, with a strong emphasis on disease diagnosis and management. In one concise, convenient volume, it covers all common allergies in children and adults, offering authoritative content from the world's leading allergy experts in conjunction with primary care/family practitioners for a practical, balanced approach. You'll find up-to-date information on everything from basic immunology and physiology to new medications, new therapies, and individualized treatment options, allowing you to confidently integrate these changes into your practice. - - Provided by publisher.

Introduction to mechanisms of allergic diseases --Precision medicine -- Epidemiology of allergic diseases -- Indoor and outdoor allergens and pollutants -- Principles of allergy diagnosis -- Allergen-specific immunotherapy -- Asthma -- Allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis -- Drug allergy -- Urticaria -- Atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis -- Food allergy and gastrointestinal syndromes -- Anaphylaxis -- Occupational allergy -- Insect allergy.