Allergies: What You Need to Know (Johns Hopkins Health)

By Virginia Alexandria

Anyone with allergies knows that they can be extremely frustrating, even debilitating. The body's misguided attempt to defend itself against harmless substances can cause symptoms that make life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737016094
• ISBN13: 9780737016093
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Time Life Education
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

A good starting point to learn about allergies

If you need basic information on all types of allergies, I recommend this book. It provides a broad range of specific allergies and is user-friendly. Topics include: hay fever, food allergies, asthma and treatment options for all allergies. Johns Hopkins is a leading research hospital in this field. There are good graphics and bullet points to zoom in on specific areas. If you want detailed info on asthma or food allergies, this book is not for you. It only covers the basics. It also includes pointers on finding a good allergist and support groups.