Review
"Draws on the latest research into allergies to provide practical, straightforward advice for sufferers and their families" - OK Magazine
Product Description
In one form or another, allergies and intolerances affect approximately one third of the population, with as many as half of all sufferers being children. This is an illustrated guide which aims to demistify the whole subject. The book features: an impartial review of commonly used tests and treatments, including alternative therapies; advice on reducing your exposure to allergens; practical research-based information; allergy-prevention programmes to minimize the risk of children developing allergies and asthma; and genuine case studies how real people cope with their allergies.
About the Author
Linda Gamlin was a research chemist before she became a journalist specialising in health matters. She is co-author of The Complete Guide to Food Allergy and Intolerance, Hayfever, Asthma: The Complete Guide and Diet & Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment. Author location: Cambridge Professor Jonathan Brostoff is Emeritus Professor of Allergy and Environmental Health and Senior Research Fellow at King's College London. He is recognised as a leading international authority on allergies and particularly food allergy and intolerance.
