Allergies and Other Immune System Disorders

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The amazingly powerful human immune system works around the clock to keep you healthy. But when something goes wrong, your immune system can actually turn on you and make you sick instead. This book looks at the wide variety of issues that can crop up when the immune system isnt functioning as it should, including food allergies, eczema, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus.Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids to confront adult concerns that we wish they could avoid. The set Living with Diseases and Disorders provides reliable facts about some of the most significant chronic illnesses, while also offering reassuring tips and advice about how to manage the disorders and have the best life possible.