Illustrated in full colour, this book should become a very useful reference in the field. The book introduces the reader to the mechanisms and principles of basic immunology and allergy before dicussing in detail the clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis of allergic diseases. The consise yet comprehensive explanatory text is accompanied by carefully chosen colour photographs and specially designed illustrations to explain clearly the concepts discussed in the text. The book should be of interest to all students and physicians of allergy.
Stephen T. Holgate Books
Stephen Holgate is a writer whose diplomatic service, particularly his tenure at the American Embassy in Morocco, profoundly shapes his literary output. His varied career, encompassing roles as a congressional staffer, campaign manager, and improvisational actor, lends a distinctive breadth and perspective to his narratives. Holgate's prose is marked by an exploration of diverse human experiences and the complexities of varying cultural milieus. His debut novel, Tangier, emerges from this rich background of international and domestic adventures.


There are currently no other texts on the market that cover the whole spectrum of both pathophysiology and clinical management of rhinitis and asthma as comprehensively as this new volume. From disease classification the reader is taken through the epidemiology of asthma and rhinitis, to treatment of the various forms of both diseases