Lockey Richard F., Ledford Dennis K. (eds.) Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy: Subcutaneous, Sublingual, and Oral

5th edition. — CRC Press, 2014. — 542 p.This fifth edition of the bestselling Allergens and Allergen Immunotherapy is now completely updated and revised to include subcutaneous, sublingual, and oral immunomodulator treatments of allergic disease.
The redesigned book continues to provide comprehensive coverage of all types of allergens and allergen vaccines, giving clinicians the essential information they need to accurately make a diagnosis and offer the best possible treatments.
The fifth edition contains many new and revised chapters — particularly in the fields of skin testing — and extensive updates to the sublingual and oral immunotherapy chapters.
Basics
Allergen Immunotherapy in a Historical Perspective
Definition of an Allergen (Immunobiology)
Allergen Nomenclature
Immunological Responses to Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
Immunologic Responses to Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy
Immunologic Responses to Oral Allergen Immunotherapy
In Vivo Testing for Allergic Diseases
Serological (In Vitro) Testing Methods in the Diagnosis of Human Allergic Disease
Allergens: Inhalation, Ingested, and Injected
Chapter 9 Tree Pollen Allergens
Grass Pollen Allergens
Weed Pollen Allergens
Fungal Allergens
Mite Allergens
Cockroach and Other Inhalant Insect Allergens
Mammalian Allergens
Food Allergens
Hymenoptera Allergens
Biting Insect and Tick Allergens
Occupational Allergens
Immunotherapy Techniques: Preparation and Administration of Subcutaneous and Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy
Standardized Allergen Vaccines in the United States
Manufacturing and Standardizing Allergen Extracts in Europe
Preparing Subcutaneous Allergen Vaccines
Preparing and Administering Sublingual Allergen Vaccines
Subcutaneous Administration of Allergen Vaccines
Administration of Sublingual Vaccines
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases.
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, Food Allergy, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases
Oral Immunotherapy for Food and Latex Allergy
Immunotherapy for Hymenoptera Venom Hypersensitivity
Other Types of Immunotherapy
Recombinant and Modified Vaccines and Adjuvants Used for Allergen Immunotherapy
Anti-IgE Therapy
Unproven and Controversial Forms of lmmunotherapy
Prevention and Management of Adverse Effects
Adverse Effects and Fatalities Associated with Allergen Skin Testing and Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
Adverse Effects Associated with Sublingual Immunotherapy
Adverse Effects Associated with Oral Allergen Immunotherapy
Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention of Anaphylaxis
Instruction and Consent Forms for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
Information and Consent Forms for Sublingual and Oral Allergen Immunotherapy