Content -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- General Introduction -- Just remember -- About the book -- Chapter 1 On Allergy and Allergic Reactions -- What is allergy? -- On the Immune System -- The Organs of the Immune System (Fig. 2) -- The Cells of the Immune System (Fig. 3) -- The Immune Response -- What causes allergy? -- The Mechanism of an Allergic Reaction -- What are the main manifestations of allergy? (See Fig. 13) -- Allergic Rhinitis -- Asthma -- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) -- Related conditions to allergic diseases -- 1. Conditions related to Rhinitis -- Conjunctivitis -- Otitis media -- Sinusitis (Fig. 18) -- 2. Conditions related to Asthma -- Infections of the lower airways -- 3. Conditions related to Eczema -- Skin infections -- Other allergic diseases -- 1. Urticaria and Angiooedema -- 2. Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactic Shock -- 3. Gastroenteric Problems -- 4. Other Diseases in which Allergy can be Involved -- The Allergic March (Fig. 24) -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Epidemiology of Allergic Diseases in Asia -- What is epidemiology? -- An Example of the Use of Epidemiological Research -- Epidemiology in allergic diseases: the hygiene hypothesis -- Epidemiology of asthma, rhinitis and eczema in Asia -- Epidemiology of food allergy -- These are the facts -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3 The Allergens -- What are allergens? -- House dust mites (Fig. 2) -- Features of house dust mites: -- How to avoid house dust mites? -- House dust mites as food allergens? -- Cockroaches (Fig. 6) -- Pets: cats and dogs -- Primary versus secondary prevention: -- CAT -- DOG -- HAMSTER -- What is the best treatment for pet allergy? -- What if I want to keep my pet? -- Pollen -- When do plants make pollen? -- Important food allergens -- Cow's Milk -- EGG -- WHEAT -- SOY -- PEANUT -- TREE NUTS -- FISH -- SHELLFISH (SEAFOOD) -- BIRD'S NEST.

Other allergens -- Drugs -- Latex -- Chapter 4 Asthma in Children -- Introduction -- Definition of bronchial asthma -- Symptoms of asthma -- Non-typical presentations of asthma are: -- Determinants of childhood asthma -- Genetic factors -- Environmental and lifestyle factors as determinants of BA (Fig. 3) -- ALLERGENS -- INFECTIONS -- TOBACCO SMOKE -- POLLUTANTS -- NUTRITION -- EXERCISE -- STRESS -- Diagnosis of asthma -- Treatment of asthma -- Asthma medications -- Treatment of acute asthma-attacks -- Administration of inhaler medications -- Monitoring of asthma management -- Prognosis of childhood BA -- Chapter 5 Allergy of Upper Airways - Allergic rhinitis, Allergic rhino-sinusitis and Allergic conjunctivitis -- Introduction -- Symptoms of AR and clinical entities -- Fatigue and allergy -- Fatigue and allergy -- Diagnosis of AR -- Treatment -- 1. Treatment of allergic rhinitis -- 2. Treatment of allergic rhino-sinusitis -- 3. Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis -- Chapter 6 Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis -- Introduction -- Symptoms of AD -- Infants -- Older children (age two to 11 years) -- Adolescents and adults -- Complications of AD -- Infections of the skin (Figs. 9-11) -- Psychological problems in children with AD -- Is AD an allergic disease? -- The following observations have been made: -- Double-blind placebocontrolled provocation tests = golden standard -- House dust mites and AD: a causal relationship? -- Conclusions: is AD an allergic disease? -- The skin barrier defects in AD -- AD in early infancy -- AD in early childhood (infants, preschoolers) -- AD in older children and adults -- Treatment of AD -- GENERAL RULES ARE: -- A. In infants -- B. Young children (preschoolers) -- C. Older children -- Other treatments in AD -- 1. Usage of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics -- 2. Treatment of severe exacerbations of AD -- Prognosis of AD.

Other types of eczema in children -- a. Seborrhoeic eczema -- b. Contact eczema or contact dermatitis -- General conclusion -- Chapter 7 Urticaria and Angioedema -- What is urticaria - angioedema? -- Clinical presentation -- Classification -- A. ACUTE URTICARIA -- B. CHRONIC URTICARIA -- C. PHYSICAL URTICARIA -- Differential diagnosis -- Pathophysiology -- Etiology of urticaria -- DRUGS -- FOOD and FOOD ADDITIVES -- INFECTIOUS CAUSES -- INSECT BITES AND STINGS -- CONTACT URTICARIA -- SYSTEMIC DISEASES -- Physical urticaria -- TYPES OF PHYSICAL URTICARIA -- a. Dermographism (Fig. 9) -- b. Pressure-induced urticaria -- c. Cholinergic urticaria -- d. Exercise-induced urticaria/ anaphylaxis -- e. Temperature-related urticaria -- f. Other types of physical urticaria -- Treatment of urticaria -- Conclusion -- Chapter 8 Food Allergy -- Definition of food allergy -- 1. FOOD INTOLERANCE -- 2. FOOD ALLERGY -- 3. FOOD AVERSION -- Mechanisms of food allergy -- A. IgE-MEDIATED FOOD ALLERGY -- B. NON-IgEMEDIATED FOOD ALLERGY -- Symptoms of FA, and symptoms that are not caused by FA -- A. SYMPTOMS OF IgEMEDIATED FOOD ALLERGY -- 1. Skin and respiratory food allergic reactions -- 2. Gastrointestinal symptoms of FA -- B. SYMPTOMS OF NON-IgEMEDIATED FOOD ALLERGY -- 1. Dietary protein enterocolitis (also called protein intolerance) -- 2. Dietary protein proctitis - colitis -- 3. Celiac disease -- C. SYMPTOMS THAT ARE (USUALLY) NOT CAUSED BY FOOD ALLERGY -- Foods that cause food allergy and their geographic aspects -- FOOD ALLERGY IN ASIA -- Fish allergens -- Peanut allergy -- Crustacean shellfish allergy -- Diagnosis of food allergy -- A) Medical history and physical examination -- B) Skin prick testing and determination of specific IgE (RAST or CAP test) -- C) The double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge -- D) Practical approach to diagnosing food allergy.

Prognosis of food allergy: persist or grow out? -- Treatment of food allergy -- Role of patient-parent education -- The "I CAN!" program in Singapore -- Services of "I CAN!": -- Chapter 9 Drug Allergy -- Definitions and classification -- Classification of adverse reactions to drugs -- Epidemiology -- Mechanisms of allergic reactions to drugs -- Clinical spectrum of DA -- a. Severe adverse cutaneous reactions to drugs -- b. Severe adverse respiratory reactions to drugs -- Diagnosis of drug allergy -- Penicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics -- Sulfonamides -- Insulin -- Biological agents -- Local anesthetics -- Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- Paracetamol (acetaminophen) -- Anaphylactoid drug reactions -- Prevention and treatment -- Conclusion -- Chapter 10 Severe Allergic Reactions: What Can We Do? -- Introduction -- Epidemiology -- Signs and symptoms -- Causes and risk factors of anaphylaxis -- Causes of anaphylaxis -- Screening and diagnosis -- Treatment -- An approach to anaphylaxis is the following: -- Prevention -- What can parents do if their child develops an anaphylactic reaction? -- Conclusion -- Chapter 11 Diagnosis and Management of Allergic Diseases -- Diagnosis of allergy: allergy testing -- 1. Skin prick testing and the determination of specific IgE -- 2. Non-diagnostic tests (tests that have no value in diagnosing allergy) -- Treatment of allergy -- 1. The role of allergen avoidance -- 2. The role of bacterial products -- 3. The role of immunotherapy -- 4.The role of anti-IgE -- Chapter 12 General Conclusion - The Future of Allergic Diseases in Children -- The future approaches and future treatments -- a) On the diagnosis of allergic diseases: -- b) On the treatment of allergic diseases: -- Prevention of allergic diseases: "what can I do to prevent my newborn baby from becoming allergic?".

Common Questions Asked by Parents on Allergy -- References -- 1. TEXTBOOKS -- 2. INTERNET SITES -- 3. ARTICLES IN MEDICAL JOURNALS - 10 key references per chapter -- Index.