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100 Questions & Answers
About Allergies
Jonathan Corren, MD
Allergy Medical Clinic, Research Division
Los Angeles, California
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of this book and take no responsibility for the use of the products and procedures described. Treatments
and side effects described in this book may not be applicable to all people; likewise, some people may
require a dose or experience a side effect that is not described herein. Drugs and medical devices are
discussed that may have limited availability controlled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
for use only in a research study or clinical trial. Research, clinical practice, and government regulations
often change the accepted standard in this field. When consideration is being given to use of any drug
in the clinical setting, the healthcare provider or reader is responsible for determining FDA status of
the drug, reading the package insert, and reviewing prescribing information for the most up-to-date
recommendations on dose, precautions, and contraindications, and determining the appropriate usage
for the product. This is especially important in the case of drugs that are new or seldom used.
Production Credits Cover Credits
Executive Publisher: Christopher Davis Cover Design: Carolyn Downer
Editorial Assistant: Sara Cameron Cover Printing: Malloy, Inc.
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Associate Marketing Manager: Marion Kerr Dreamstime.com; Bee and flower: © manfredxy/
Manufacturing and Inventory Control ShutterStock, Inc.; Girl with dog: © Photodisc;
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Composition: Glyph International and Charles Daghlian, Dartmouth College,
Printing and Binding: Malloy, Inc. Electron Microscope Facility
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Corren, Jonathan.
100 questions & answers about allergies / Jonathan Corren.
p. ; cm.
Other title: 100 questions and answers about allergies
Other title: One hundred questions & answers about allergies
Other title: One hundred questions and answers about allergies
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-7637-7609-1 (alk. paper)
1. Allergy—Miscellanea. 2. Allergy—Popular works. I. Title. II. Title:
100 questions and answers about allergies. III. Title: One hundred questions
& answers about allergies. IV. Title: One hundred questions and answers
about allergies.
[DNLM: 1. Hypersensitivity—Examination Questions. WD 300 C824z 2011]
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616.97—dc22 2010011061
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Dedication
To my father and mother, who provided me with the
quiet inspiration to pursue a career in medicine.
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About Allergies
Jonathan Corren, MD
Allergy Medical Clinic, Research Division
Los Angeles, California
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World Headquarters
Jones & Bartlett Learning Jones & Bartlett Learning Jones & Bartlett Learning
40 Tall Pine Drive Canada International
Sudbury, MA 01776 6339 Ormindale Way Barb House, Barb Mews
978-443-5000 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 1J2 London W6 7PA
Canada United Kingdom
www.jblearning.com
Jones & Bartlett Learning books and products are available through most bookstores and online
booksellers. To contact Jones & Bartlett Learning directly, call 800-832-0034, fax 978-443-8000, or
visit our website, www.jblearning.com.
Substantial discounts on bulk quantities of Jones & Bartlett Learning publications are available to
corporations, professional associations, and other qualified organizations. For details and specific
discount information, contact the special sales department at Jones & Bartlett Learning via the
above contact information or send an email to .
Copyright © 2011 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright may be reproduced or utilized
in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information
storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright owner.
The author, editor, and publisher have made every effort to provide accurate information. However,
they are not responsible for errors, omissions, or for any outcomes related to the use of the contents
of this book and take no responsibility for the use of the products and procedures described. Treatments
and side effects described in this book may not be applicable to all people; likewise, some people may
require a dose or experience a side effect that is not described herein. Drugs and medical devices are
discussed that may have limited availability controlled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
for use only in a research study or clinical trial. Research, clinical practice, and government regulations
often change the accepted standard in this field. When consideration is being given to use of any drug
in the clinical setting, the healthcare provider or reader is responsible for determining FDA status of
the drug, reading the package insert, and reviewing prescribing information for the most up-to-date
recommendations on dose, precautions, and contraindications, and determining the appropriate usage
for the product. This is especially important in the case of drugs that are new or seldom used.
Production Credits Cover Credits
Executive Publisher: Christopher Davis Cover Design: Carolyn Downer
Editorial Assistant: Sara Cameron Cover Printing: Malloy, Inc.
Production Director: Amy Rose Cover Images: Woman in hat: © olly/Shutter-
Associate Production Editor: Jessica deMartin Stock, Inc.; Bowl of nuts: © Elena Elisseeva/
Associate Marketing Manager: Marion Kerr Dreamstime.com; Bee and flower: © manfredxy/
Manufacturing and Inventory Control ShutterStock, Inc.; Girl with dog: © Photodisc;
Supervisor: Amy Bacus SEM of pollen: Courtesy of Louisa Howard
Composition: Glyph International and Charles Daghlian, Dartmouth College,
Printing and Binding: Malloy, Inc. Electron Microscope Facility
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Corren, Jonathan.
100 questions & answers about allergies / Jonathan Corren.
p. ; cm.
Other title: 100 questions and answers about allergies
Other title: One hundred questions & answers about allergies
Other title: One hundred questions and answers about allergies
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-7637-7609-1 (alk. paper)
1. Allergy—Miscellanea. 2. Allergy—Popular works. I. Title. II. Title:
100 questions and answers about allergies. III. Title: One hundred questions
& answers about allergies. IV. Title: One hundred questions and answers
about allergies.
[DNLM: 1. Hypersensitivity—Examination Questions. WD 300 C824z 2011]
RC585.C67 2011
616.97—dc22 2010011061
6048
Printed in the United States of America
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Dedication
To my father and mother, who provided me with the
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