allergy

The timing could not be worse for Dolores the mouse when she develops a food allergy to yummy cheese right before the Everything Cheese festival.

Questions and answers explain the human immune system and how it works, as well as allergies and vaccines.

Explores the extent to which Americans suffer from allergies and outlines some of the most common allergies. Details causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments for various allergies and describes steps readers can take to control symptoms.

A boy with allergies searches for a pet that won't make him sneeze.

Discusses the nature and effects of allergies, who gets them, how they develop, the different kinds, and how they are treated.

Describes different types of allergies; looks at the methods doctors use to diagnose, treat, and control allergies; and includes advice on handling an allergic attack.

Defines what an allergy is, various types of allergies, some prevention and treatment methods, and other issues related to allergic conditions.

The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding allergies and their ramifications. Clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them and the latest information about treatment and prevention.

Provides information on the causes of allergies and asthma,and includes discussion of preventive measures, treatments, and medications.

Simple text describes allergies, their effects, and discusses some of the most common allergens.