Present Concepts in Internal Medicine: Allergy Symposium

Abstract

The ten-article symposium is devoted entirely to HAYFEVER. The immunologic mechanism of hayfever allergic reactions of the conjunctiva, diagnostic tests, hyposensitization, are discussed. The natural history untreated hayfever is presented before four articles on the treatment of hayfever by drugs (over-the-counter antihistamines, noncatechol sympathomimetic drugs, corticosteroids, disodium cromoglycate). A 9 pagearticle on diagnosis and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea is also included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0772912

Entities

People

  • Joseph L. Mcgerity
  • Lottie B. Applewhite

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amines
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cells
  • Health Services
  • Leukocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nose Diseases
  • Skull

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Allergy and Immunology.
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
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