All the info you need to understand your allergies and manage symptoms

Allergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever, asthma, eczema, drug allergies, food sensitivities, and beyond--for yourself or anyone under your care. Get answers to your allergy-related questions, understand your triggers, and learn what you can do about allergies of all types. Ensure that you're in control and receive the help you need, with this friendly guide.

• Identify what's ailing you by getting tested for allergies and asthma
• Learn to treat food allergies, allergic skin conditions, drug reactions, and insect stings
• Know how to prevent anaphylaxis, and what to do if it occurs
• Understand your treatment options and find resources for additional information

Allergy For Dummies is for the millions of people around the world who suffer from some kind of allergic sensitivity and need a thorough and approachable guide on the topic.

Breathe easier and live a full life with proper asthma treatment

Asthma For Dummies is a reassuring and realistic guide to managing asthma, whether you're living with it yourself or have a loved one who suffers from the disease. It's packed with authoritative information on symptoms and diagnosis, plus resources you can use to enhance long-term asthma management. Find the best treatments and reduce asthma complications with compassionate advice and all the latest details on medication options, including asthma controller drugs, rescue asthma medications, and future trends in asthma therapy. Discover the most common triggers and suggestions for avoiding them in daily life. With the expert advice in this Dummies guide, you can tackle asthma.

• Learn all the basics about diagnosing and managing asthma in adults and children
• Find out about the newest treatments, therapies, and alternative strategies
• Prepare for your doctor's appointment with questions to ask and ideas for working through financial concerns
• Know what to do about complications, dual diagnoses, and special circumstances

This updated edition of Asthma For Dummies is a must-have for asthmatics and parents of asthmatic children.