This new book provides all of the state-of-the-art information needed to diagnose, manage, and treat virtually any type of allergy seen in children. With editors and contributors who rank among the world"s most noted authorities in pediatrics and allergy, this text offers definitive, practical coverage of today"s best knowledge in the field. It is certain to become the standard clinical reference on this vital and challenging subject.Presents clinical approaches for a full range of pediatric immunologic diseases, as well as descriptions of the latest immune-directed therapies and immunizations.Offers detailed guidelines for the diagnosis and management of upper airway allergies · asthma · food allergies · allergic skin and eye diseases · and drug allergies and anaphylaxis.Discusses each allergy syndrome"s differential diagnoses · key concepts · evaluation · environmental triggers · and emerging and established treatments and therapeutic principles.Provides just enough basic science background to help readers understand the clinical recommendations.Features abundant two-color figures illustrating complex principles-plus an insert containing full-color photographs that capture delicate visual nuances such as cutaneous manifestations.