CURRENT APPROACHES TO ALLERGIC DISEASES

Preface
Chapter 1.Immunity in Allergic Diseases
Chapter 2.T Cells and Cytokines in Allergic Diseases
Chapter 3.Genetic Basis of Allergic Diseases
Chapter 4. Epidemiology of Allergic Diseases
Chapter 5. Allergy Skin Tests
Chapter 6. Laboratory Tests in the Diagnosis of Allergies
Chapter 7. Clinical Approach to High Immunoglobulin E Levels and Hyperimmunoglobulinemia E Syndromes
Chapter 8.Allergic Rhinitis
Chapter 9.Rhinosinusitis
Chapter 10. Nasal Polyps
Chapter 11.Ocular Allergy
Chapter 12.Urticaria and Angioedema
Chapter 13.Anaphylaxis
Chapter 14.Mastocytosis
Chapter 15. Eosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndromes
Chapter 16. Atopic Dermatitis
Chapter 17. Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Chapter 18. Latex Allergy
Chapter 19.Insect Venom Allergy
Chapter 20.Drug Allergies and Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions
Chapter 21. Food Allergy and Gastrointestinal Syndromes
Chapter 22.Pathogenesis of Asthma
Chapter 23. Asthma in Childhood
Chapter 24. Asthma in Adulthood
Chapter 25. New Drugs in Asthma Treatment
Chapter 26.Hypersensitivity Pneumonia
Chapter 27.Environment and Lifestyle in Allergic Diseases
Chapter 28. Allergen Immunotherapy
Chapter 29.Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Allergy
Index

Allergies and allergic diseases can indeed affect multiple organs and systems in the body, leading to a wide range of symptoms and manifestations. By compiling insights from experts in different specialties, this book aims to support the medical literature and contribute to the collective knowledge on allergies. Although the causes and pathogenesis of allergic diseases in general are as described, this book is designed to be a guiding project by considering allergic diseases one by one and their causes, pathogenesis differences, and current treatments. Current Approaches to Allergic Diseases serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students interested in allergies and allergic diseases, offering a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and future directions in this important area of medicine.

Authors
• Gökhan Sahin, MD – Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Samsun Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
• Sengül Aksakal, MD – Immunology and Allergic Diseases, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey