{"product_id":"food-allergies-for-dummies-all-new-edition","title":"Food Allergies for Dummies, All New Edition","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Food Allergy Fundamentals 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Food Allergies 101 -- Just the Basics 7\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2: Exploring Why Food Allergies Seem to Be on the Rise 19\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3: Recognizing Common Symptoms of Food Allergies 31\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4: Keeping (Real) Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Masqueraders Straight .37\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5: Getting to Know Related Allergic Conditions 51\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Diagnosing Food Allergies 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: Understanding Skin Prick Tests 65\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7: Examining Blood Tests and What They Tell You 73\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8: Taking the Oral Food Challenge 81\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9: Advancing to Components, Basophil Activation, and More .95\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 10: Talking to Your Allergist about Food Allergy Diagnoses 103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Looking at Food Allergy Treatment Options 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: Opting for Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) 113\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 12: Signing Up for Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) 123\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 13: Examining Epicutaneous Immunotherapy (EPIT) 131\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 14: Being Open to Biologics in Food Allergy Treatment 139\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 15: Making Food Allergy Treatment Decisions with Your Allergist 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Preventing Food Allergies 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16: Seeing How Food Allergy Prevention Guidelines Were Developed 163\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 17: Adopting Early Food Introduction Strategies 173\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 18: Under Your Doctor's Eye: Preventing Food Allergies 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Managing Your Food Allergies 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 19: Avoiding Allergic Reactions 201\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 20: Handling Allergic Reactions When They Strike 211\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 21: Living Confidently with Food Allergies 225\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 22: Turning to Your Allergist for Management Advice 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 23: Top Ten Common Symptoms of Food Allergies 249\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 24: Top Ten Tips for Managing Food Allergies 253\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 25: Top Ten Ways to Treat Food Allergies 259\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources Appendix 263\u003cbr\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuchi Gupta, MD, MPH, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, a Clinical Attending at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and founding director of the Center for Food Allergy \u0026amp; Asthma Research (CFAAR).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour guide to living with food allergies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood allergies affect more than 200 million people around the world, but managing them doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Drawing on insight from multiple experts, \u003ci\u003eFood Allergies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you understand what's happening in your body, recognize symptoms from mild hives to serious reactions, and take clear next steps. You'll get the lowdown on common allergens like peanuts, milk, eggs, and tree nuts, along with practical strategies for reading food labels, preventing cross-contact, and handling emergencies. Whether you're newly diagnosed or supporting someone you love, this guide helps you live fully--not fearfully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecognize food allergies vs. other food-related conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle unexpected reactions with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake simple steps to stay safe in the kitchen and when dining out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about immunotherapies and emerging treatment approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gupta, Ruchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-07-14\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Allergies|Cooking \/ Health \u0026amp; Healing \/ Allergy|Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Diet \u0026amp; Nutrition \/ Diets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394382118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781394382118\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52992586285337,"sku":"SP-9781394382118","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781394382118_spiral.png?v=1786681690","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/food-allergies-for-dummies-all-new-edition","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}