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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism that produces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibility to the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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Arhus Univ. Hospital, Denmark. Pocket-sized quick referenceprovides a concise guide to allergic rhinitis. Color tables, photographs,and illustrations. Softcover. ... Read more

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The second edition of this highly acclaimed text has been extensively revised and greatly expanded to reflect the considerable advances made in our understanding of the mechanisms of asthma and rhinitis.

Containing the contributions of 242 experts of international standing, presented in 133 chapters, Asthma and Rhinitis provides an up-to-date, authoritative reference for both the clinician and scientist. The global approach given in this book mirrors the universal approach to the understanding of allergic disease.

The editors have carried out a thorough and radical revision of the content by adding 6 new sections and 44 new chapters. Most of this expansion is due to greatly increased coverage of the clinical aspects of asthma, with new sections on childhood asthma and on drug treatment (each drug class has its own chapter). Also, the expansion of research into the genetic basis of asthma has necessitated a whole new section on Genetics, comprising some six chapters. There are also new chapters on adult-onset asthma and the relationship of asthma to sinusitis. A new section on Asthma in Special Circumstances includes chapters on asthma in pregnancy, asthma and surgery, asthma in the elderly and asthma in the context of critical care. In bringing the Second Edition fully up to date, the book has inevitably increased in size, and is now presented in two volumes.

The second edition of Asthma and Rhinitis will continue the tradition of its predecessor of providing an up-to-the-minute reference for all those involved in the management of, and research into, asthma and rhinitis. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 5514 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Pediatric allergic rhinitis: factors affecting treatment choice.
Author: Erwin W. Gelfand
Publication: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 84Issue: 3Page: 163(6)

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The most common ailments of children worldwide affect the upper respiratory tract: the common cold, allergies, and infection of ear, nose, throat, or sinuses; medical treatment rarely seeks the etiology except in chronic or recurrent cases. Otolaryngologists and allergists explore the untraversed te

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Allergic rhinitis is now the most common immunological disorder and the most common chronic disease in man. Confusion in terminology has lead to difficulties in comparing the value of different treatments and in analyzing etiology and pathophysiology of rhinitis. This book provides a guide to diagnosis and management options to help practitioners identify and treat a debilitating and potentially serious disease. ... Read more

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The term Alternative Medicine encompasses many forms, and elicits at least as many opinions. This authoritative, objective set is in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, presenting four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subjectTherapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and Peoplethe Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

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Get the most current clinical information for your pregnant patient! Each issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America focuses on a single topic relevant to your immunology and allergy practice bringing youcomprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews that are current & practical on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the immune system.

This issue covers:

• Current guidelines for the management of asthma during pregnancy
• Outcomes of pregnancy in asthmatic women
• Acute asthma
• Rhinitis
• Safety of medications
• Management of respiratory infections, pulmonary changes, and epidemiology
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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2004. The length of the article is 509 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Guidelines improve clinical care in allergic rhinitis: study in primary care settings.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Timothy F. Kirn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 5Page: 46(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 418 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Shine on allergic rhinitis with rhinophototherapy: mixed UV/visible light.(Clinical Rounds)(ultraviolet)
Author: Robert Finn
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 9Page: 36(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 941 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New agents arise for asthma, allergy, and allergic rhinitis: for atopic children.(Dermatologic Therapy)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 4Page: 44(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 571 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Treat allergic rhinitis, sinusitis in asthma patients. (Unified Airway Hypothesis).
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 3Page: 28(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2006. The length of the article is 616 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Treating comorbid rhinitis improves sleep apnea.(Pulmonary Medicine)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39Issue: 11Page: 18(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1289 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Allergic rhinitis hits hard in the classroom.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Diana Mahoney
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 39Issue: 3Page: 44(2)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies. ... Read more