What's in the Air?: The Complete Guide to Seasonal and Year-Round Airb
Autor Gillian Shepherd, Marian Betancourten Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 noi 2016
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ISBN-13: 9781451646399
ISBN-10: 1451646399
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Simon&Schuster
ISBN-10: 1451646399
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Simon&Schuster
Notă biografică
Marian Betancourt has written numerous books on health and women's issues. Her most recent books include What's in the Air?, a guide to managing seasonal and year-round allergies; and Playing Like a Girl: Transforming Our Lives Through Team Sports. She has written for the Associated Press, Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and other national publications.
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Contents INTRODUCTION: The Allergy Boom and the Hygiene Hypothesis
PART I An Allergy Primer
1. WHY YOU ARE ALLERGIC
Defining Allergens THE MAIN INHALED ALLERGENS
The Genetic Setup THE IGE MOLECULE SENSITIZATION AND EXPOSURE TO ALLERGENS
The One-Two Punch of an Allergic Response
The Age When Allergies Begin
Allergic Rhinitis (a.k.a. Hay Fever) HOW YOUR NOSE WORKS WHY YOU SNEEZE
Do You Have an Allergy or Just a Hyperactive Nose? NONALLERGIC RHINITIS
Allergic Conjunctivitis
The First Step to Relief: Keep a Symptom Diary
Some Risk Factors You Can Change
Allergy Checklist
2. POLLEN AND THE MATING SEASONS OF PLANTS
Tree Pollen: It Doesn't Take a Forest BIRCH TREES THE MIGHTY OAK ELM TREES CEDAR TREES EVERGREENS IN NEW ENGLAND LESS ABUNDANT POLLINATORS
Grass Pollen: Fields of Allergens BLUEGRASS TIMOTHY GRASS BERMUDA GRASS
Ragweed: The King of Pollens Other Bad Weeds SAGEBRUSH TUMBLEWEED DOCK WEED
How the Weather Affects Airborne Allergens IS GLOBAL WARMING CHANGING THE POLLEN SEASON?
The Effect of Ozone and Pollution DIESEL EXHAUST PARTICLES MORE TRAFFIC AND MORE RAGWEED POLLEN PARTICULATE MATTER
Allergy Checklist
3. STRATEGIES FOR MINIMIZING YOUR EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE POLLEN
Know When to Go Out and When to Come In
More Prevention Tips WEAR A MASK STAY IN YOUR SHADES WEAR NATURAL FIBERS EXERCISE INDOORS OR BEFORE SUNRISE IN THE GARDEN
What the Pollen Count Really Means
Avoid Foods that Cross-React with Pollen
Allergy Checklist
4. MOLD SPORES: AIRBORNE MOST OF THE TIME THE VARIED LIFE OF MOLD SPORES
How to Find Out If You Are Allergic to Mold TESTING FOR MOLD
Getting Rid of Mold: Lower the Humidity OUTSIDE THE HOUSE INSIDE THE HOUSE SOME MOLD BUSTERS IF YOU BUY A DEHUMIDIFIER GET SOME PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Toxic Molds Are Not Allergens FOOD MOLD IS NOT AN ALLERGEN
Allergy Checklist
f0 5. DUST MITES: THE PERENNIAL SCOURGE SEPARATING DUST MITES FROM DUST
Banishing the Skin Eaters BEGIN WITH A NEW PILLOW STOP SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY BARE YOUR FLOORS OTHER UPHOLSTERED PLACES MAKE THE CAR CAREFREE
Bigger Bad Bugs: Cockroaches WAYS TO KEEP ROACHES OUT
Allergy Checklist
6. CATS AND DOGS AND OTHER FURRY CRITTERS
IIt's Not the Dander or the Fur MALE CATS ARE WORSE CAT ALLERGY WITHOUT A CAT
If You Won't Give Up Your Pet KEEP THE PET OUT OF THE BEDROOM KEEP THE LITTER BOX FAR AWAY GIVE YOUR CAT A BATH -- VERY CAREFULLY ONCE THE CAT HAS GONE
The Hairless Dog Theory
Little Rodents, Big Allergens
Birds of a Feather ISOLATE THE CAGE A BIRD'S BATH
Horse Allergy
Allergy Checklist
PART II How Your Doctor Can Help You
7. WHEN YOU NEED AN ALLERGIST
How to Find an Allergist WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR TELLING YOUR ALLERGY STORY PHYSICAL EXAMS AND TESTS
When You Need Allergy Tests PRICK TESTS BLOOD (RAST) TEST INTRADERMAL TEST
Allergy Checklist
8. THE RIGHT MEDICATION AT THE RIGHT TIME
The Priming Effect
Nasal Steroid Sprays
INTRANASAL IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT) INTRANASAL CROMOLYN (NASALCROM) SIDE EFFECTS USING NASAL SPRAYS CORRECTLY
Antihistamines NONSEDATING AND LIGHTLY SEDATING ANTIHISTAMINES SIDE EFFECTS OVER-THE-COUNTER ANTIHISTAMINES PRESCRIPTION ANTIHISTAMINES
Decongestants
Medications for Treating Allergic Conjunctivitis EYE DROPS OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS FOR ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS USING EYE DROPS CORRECTLY
Pregnancy and Allergy Medications IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER PREGNANCY AND IMMUNOTHERAPY
Alternative Allergy Remedies Are Not Proven
Allergy Checklist
9. IMMUNOTHERAPY: THE CLOSEST THING TO A CURE
How It Works GRADUALLY BUILDING IMMUNITY
Are You a Candidate? WILL YOU PERSEVERE? WHICH ALLERGIES RESPOND BEST? WILL YOU REMAIN IMMUNE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? THE COSt
New Treatments in the Works
Allergy Checklist
PART III The Allergic Person's Survival Guide
10. WHEN YOU'RE ALLERGIC TO YOUR JOB
Occupational Rhinitis and Asthma AIRBORNE LATEX PARTICLES THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS ARE YOU AT RISK? HOW TO KNOW: DIAGNOSIS AVOIDANCE IS THE ONLY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT TIPS FROM NIOSH (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SAFETY AND HEALTH) CROSS-REACTIONS WITH FOODS EMERGENCY TREATMENT
Allergy Checklist
11. HELPING YOUR CHILD COPE WITH ALLERGIES
All in the Family -- or Not
Dust Mites YOUR CHILD'S BEDROOM
Avoid Having Pets
Working with Your Pediatrician and Allergist MEDICATIONS AND CHILDREN
Middle Ear Disease (Otitis Media)
The Link to Asthma
Information That Children Can Use
Allergy Checklist
12. AIR MANAGEMENT 101: MAKING YOUR HOME ALLERGEN-FREE
Clarify Your Goal
Get Hip to HEPA
Central Heating and Cooling Systems
Effective Use of Air Conditioners
Window Fans
Dehumidifiers
Room Air Purifiers and Cleaners
Keep the Air Free of Irritants
Housekeeping Hints for the Allergic THE HEPA VACUUM SURFACE DUSTING CLEANING SUPPLIES PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE CLEANING
Allergy Checklist
13. THE ALLERGIC PERSON'S GAZETTEER
Traveling in Reverse of the Pollen Seasons
If You Are Allergic to Tree Pollens
Watch Out for the Parietaria Weed OTHER WEEDS IN EUROPE A POLLEN OF INDIA
A Guide for Avoiding Indoor Allergens HOTELS FROM ALLERGY HELL VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON THE ROAD WHEN YOU'RE AIRBORNE ON A SHIP
Visit Your Doctor First CARRY YOUR MEDICATIONS ALLERGY SHOTS AWAY FROM HOME
Get the Facts First
Allergy Checklist
EPILOGUE: Don't Let Chronic Allergies Interfere with Your Life SINUSITIS TREATMENT
Depression and Stress
One Last Allergy Checklist
Glossary Appendix A: Resources Appendix B: Shopping Guide Index
PART I An Allergy Primer
1. WHY YOU ARE ALLERGIC
Defining Allergens THE MAIN INHALED ALLERGENS
The Genetic Setup THE IGE MOLECULE SENSITIZATION AND EXPOSURE TO ALLERGENS
The One-Two Punch of an Allergic Response
The Age When Allergies Begin
Allergic Rhinitis (a.k.a. Hay Fever) HOW YOUR NOSE WORKS WHY YOU SNEEZE
Do You Have an Allergy or Just a Hyperactive Nose? NONALLERGIC RHINITIS
Allergic Conjunctivitis
The First Step to Relief: Keep a Symptom Diary
Some Risk Factors You Can Change
Allergy Checklist
2. POLLEN AND THE MATING SEASONS OF PLANTS
Tree Pollen: It Doesn't Take a Forest BIRCH TREES THE MIGHTY OAK ELM TREES CEDAR TREES EVERGREENS IN NEW ENGLAND LESS ABUNDANT POLLINATORS
Grass Pollen: Fields of Allergens BLUEGRASS TIMOTHY GRASS BERMUDA GRASS
Ragweed: The King of Pollens Other Bad Weeds SAGEBRUSH TUMBLEWEED DOCK WEED
How the Weather Affects Airborne Allergens IS GLOBAL WARMING CHANGING THE POLLEN SEASON?
The Effect of Ozone and Pollution DIESEL EXHAUST PARTICLES MORE TRAFFIC AND MORE RAGWEED POLLEN PARTICULATE MATTER
Allergy Checklist
3. STRATEGIES FOR MINIMIZING YOUR EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE POLLEN
Know When to Go Out and When to Come In
More Prevention Tips WEAR A MASK STAY IN YOUR SHADES WEAR NATURAL FIBERS EXERCISE INDOORS OR BEFORE SUNRISE IN THE GARDEN
What the Pollen Count Really Means
Avoid Foods that Cross-React with Pollen
Allergy Checklist
4. MOLD SPORES: AIRBORNE MOST OF THE TIME THE VARIED LIFE OF MOLD SPORES
How to Find Out If You Are Allergic to Mold TESTING FOR MOLD
Getting Rid of Mold: Lower the Humidity OUTSIDE THE HOUSE INSIDE THE HOUSE SOME MOLD BUSTERS IF YOU BUY A DEHUMIDIFIER GET SOME PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Toxic Molds Are Not Allergens FOOD MOLD IS NOT AN ALLERGEN
Allergy Checklist
f0 5. DUST MITES: THE PERENNIAL SCOURGE SEPARATING DUST MITES FROM DUST
Banishing the Skin Eaters BEGIN WITH A NEW PILLOW STOP SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY BARE YOUR FLOORS OTHER UPHOLSTERED PLACES MAKE THE CAR CAREFREE
Bigger Bad Bugs: Cockroaches WAYS TO KEEP ROACHES OUT
Allergy Checklist
6. CATS AND DOGS AND OTHER FURRY CRITTERS
IIt's Not the Dander or the Fur MALE CATS ARE WORSE CAT ALLERGY WITHOUT A CAT
If You Won't Give Up Your Pet KEEP THE PET OUT OF THE BEDROOM KEEP THE LITTER BOX FAR AWAY GIVE YOUR CAT A BATH -- VERY CAREFULLY ONCE THE CAT HAS GONE
The Hairless Dog Theory
Little Rodents, Big Allergens
Birds of a Feather ISOLATE THE CAGE A BIRD'S BATH
Horse Allergy
Allergy Checklist
PART II How Your Doctor Can Help You
7. WHEN YOU NEED AN ALLERGIST
How to Find an Allergist WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR TELLING YOUR ALLERGY STORY PHYSICAL EXAMS AND TESTS
When You Need Allergy Tests PRICK TESTS BLOOD (RAST) TEST INTRADERMAL TEST
Allergy Checklist
8. THE RIGHT MEDICATION AT THE RIGHT TIME
The Priming Effect
Nasal Steroid Sprays
INTRANASAL IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT) INTRANASAL CROMOLYN (NASALCROM) SIDE EFFECTS USING NASAL SPRAYS CORRECTLY
Antihistamines NONSEDATING AND LIGHTLY SEDATING ANTIHISTAMINES SIDE EFFECTS OVER-THE-COUNTER ANTIHISTAMINES PRESCRIPTION ANTIHISTAMINES
Decongestants
Medications for Treating Allergic Conjunctivitis EYE DROPS OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS FOR ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS USING EYE DROPS CORRECTLY
Pregnancy and Allergy Medications IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER PREGNANCY AND IMMUNOTHERAPY
Alternative Allergy Remedies Are Not Proven
Allergy Checklist
9. IMMUNOTHERAPY: THE CLOSEST THING TO A CURE
How It Works GRADUALLY BUILDING IMMUNITY
Are You a Candidate? WILL YOU PERSEVERE? WHICH ALLERGIES RESPOND BEST? WILL YOU REMAIN IMMUNE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE? THE COSt
New Treatments in the Works
Allergy Checklist
PART III The Allergic Person's Survival Guide
10. WHEN YOU'RE ALLERGIC TO YOUR JOB
Occupational Rhinitis and Asthma AIRBORNE LATEX PARTICLES THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS ARE YOU AT RISK? HOW TO KNOW: DIAGNOSIS AVOIDANCE IS THE ONLY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT TIPS FROM NIOSH (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SAFETY AND HEALTH) CROSS-REACTIONS WITH FOODS EMERGENCY TREATMENT
Allergy Checklist
11. HELPING YOUR CHILD COPE WITH ALLERGIES
All in the Family -- or Not
Dust Mites YOUR CHILD'S BEDROOM
Avoid Having Pets
Working with Your Pediatrician and Allergist MEDICATIONS AND CHILDREN
Middle Ear Disease (Otitis Media)
The Link to Asthma
Information That Children Can Use
Allergy Checklist
12. AIR MANAGEMENT 101: MAKING YOUR HOME ALLERGEN-FREE
Clarify Your Goal
Get Hip to HEPA
Central Heating and Cooling Systems
Effective Use of Air Conditioners
Window Fans
Dehumidifiers
Room Air Purifiers and Cleaners
Keep the Air Free of Irritants
Housekeeping Hints for the Allergic THE HEPA VACUUM SURFACE DUSTING CLEANING SUPPLIES PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE CLEANING
Allergy Checklist
13. THE ALLERGIC PERSON'S GAZETTEER
Traveling in Reverse of the Pollen Seasons
If You Are Allergic to Tree Pollens
Watch Out for the Parietaria Weed OTHER WEEDS IN EUROPE A POLLEN OF INDIA
A Guide for Avoiding Indoor Allergens HOTELS FROM ALLERGY HELL VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON THE ROAD WHEN YOU'RE AIRBORNE ON A SHIP
Visit Your Doctor First CARRY YOUR MEDICATIONS ALLERGY SHOTS AWAY FROM HOME
Get the Facts First
Allergy Checklist
EPILOGUE: Don't Let Chronic Allergies Interfere with Your Life SINUSITIS TREATMENT
Depression and Stress
One Last Allergy Checklist
Glossary Appendix A: Resources Appendix B: Shopping Guide Index