The Washington Manual™ Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Subspecialty Consult
Second Edition
Edited by Shirley Joo and Andrew L. Kau
The Second Edition of this dynamic quick reference continues to provide the practical, stepwise guidance you’ve come to trust from The Washington Manual™ and has been fully updated to include the most current diagnostic tests, workup tips, drugs and other therapeutic interventions available.
· Coverage of inpatient and outpatient approaches features the same front-line practicality asThe Washington Manual™ of Medical Therapeutics
· Symptom- and disease-oriented sections address both chronic and acute problems to prepare you for any scenario
· Essential clinical information on commonly encountered problems including diagnosis and management of drug allergy, anaphylaxis, asthma, immunotherapy, and immunodeficiency at your fingertips
· Useful appendixes provide a hands-on review of drugs commonly used in the treatment of allergy and asthma, as well as lab values for selected immunologic tests and a sample schedule for perennial aqueous therapy
· Key points to remember in each chapter deliver vital diagnostic and treatment information
NEW to the Second Edition…
• Updated content reflects the latest clinical advances and practice standards
• New formatting follows consistent subheadings to make key facts easier to find
• New chapters detail the latest diagnostic criteria, testing, and treatment options
