BookCemal Cingi, Nuray Bayar Muluk.
Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Anaphylaxis: Definition, History, and Epidemiology
1.1 Definition of Anaphylaxis
1.2 History
1.3 Epidemiology of Anaphylaxis
References
Chapter 2: The Aetiology of Anaphylaxis
2.1 Food Allergy
2.1.1 Background
2.1.2 Definition of Food Allergy
2.1.3 Epidemiology
2.1.3.1 Sex- and Age-Related Demographics
2.1.4 Aetiology
2.1.4.1 IgE Antibody-Mediated Responses
2.1.4.2 Cell-Mediated Responses
2.1.5 Symptoms of Food Allergy
2.1.6 Food Allergy Triggers
2.1.7 Diagnosing Food Allergies 2.1.8 Characteristics of Food Allergens
2.1.9 Risk Factors
2.1.10 Management and Treatment
2.1.10.1 Investigational Therapeutic Interventions for Food Allergy
2.1.10.2 Patient Education
Preparation
Avoidance of Allergens
2.1.11 Anaphylaxis
2.1.12 Food Allergy Action Plan
2.1.13 Prognosis
2.2 Drug Allergy
2.2.1 Definition of Drug Allergy
2.2.2 Classification of Drug Allergy
2.2.3 Epidemiology
2.2.4 Drug Allergy and Anaphylaxis
2.2.5 Risk Factors for Drug Allergy
2.2.5.1 Drug-Related Factors
2.2.5.2 Factors Related to the Host 2.2.6 Genetics of Drug Allergy
2.2.7 History and Physical Examination
2.2.8 Diagnostic Tests
2.2.9 Specific Drugs and Biologic Agents and Drug Allergy
2.2.9.1 Antimicrobials
2.2.9.2 Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Drugs
2.2.9.3 Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents
2.2.9.4 Medications for Patients with HIV Infections and AIDS
2.2.9.5 Medications for Autoimmune Diseases
2.2.9.6 Perioperative Agents and Blood Products
2.2.9.7 Opiates
2.2.9.8 Corticosteroids
2.2.9.9 Heparin
2.2.9.10 Local Anaesthetics
2.2.9.11 Radio-Contrast Media
2.2.9.12 Biologic Modifiers 2.3 Venom Allergy
2.3.1 Background
2.3.2 Pathophysiology
2.3.3 Epidemiology
2.3.4 Symptoms
2.3.4.1 Local Reactions
2.3.4.2 Generalised Reactions
2.3.5 Diagnosis
2.3.6 Prognosis
2.3.7 Treatment
2.3.7.1 Emergency Department Care
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Bronitin, EpiPen)
Bronchodilators
Salbutamol (Ventolin)
Antihistamines
Systemic Corticosteroids
Anti-tetanus Immunoglobulin
2.3.7.2 Desensitisation (Immunotherapy)
Mechanism of immunotherapy
2.4 Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis
2.4.1 Background
2.4.2 Asthma and Anaphylaxis 2.4.2.1 Pathophysiology
Inflammation Occurring Within Airways
Discontinuous Blockage of Air Entry and Exit
Overreactive Bronchi
2.4.2.2 Aetiology
2.4.2.3 Manifestations of an Acute Episode
Mild Episodes
Moderate Severity
High Severity
Pre-respiratory Arrest
2.4.2.4 Symptoms of an Asthma Emergency
2.4.2.5 Incidence of Anaphylactic Shock in Asthma
2.4.3 Allergic Rhinitis and Anaphylaxis
2.4.3.1 Pathophysiology
2.4.3.2 Symptoms and Chronicity
2.4.3.3 Trigger Factors
2.4.3.4 Comorbid Conditions
2.4.3.5 Mortality/Morbidity