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DESCRIPTION
Many people are allergic to sulfites. Sulfites are common food additives used as sanitary agents and preservation to prevent discoloration of foods. They are commonly used in restaurant salad bars and are also present in many supermarket foods, including frozen foods, dried fruits, and certain fresh fruits and vegetables.
FREQUENT SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
The types and severity of reactions to sulfites in sensitive individuals vary, and may include these symptoms:
Nasal congestion, stuffy and/or runny nose.
Coughing, breathing difficulties.
Wheezing, asthma.
Anaphylactic shock.
Itching.
Hives and other skin rashes.
Headaches, mild to severe.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhea.
Flushing of the face and a "hot flash" feeling.
Fatigue. Irritability, and/or feelings of anger.
The types and severity of reactions to sulfites in sensitive individuals vary. These symptoms tend to occur quickly, usually within 20 to 30 minutes after consuming sulfites.
RISKS
Sulfites pose a greater danger to some people than to others. People with asthma, a history of allergies, or a deficiency of the liver enzyme sulfite oxidase can suffer great harm. Sulfites have been implicated in at least 13 deaths in the United States.
It is not always easy to tell if a food product contains sulfites. Sulfiting agents appear in food ingredient lists in a variety of ways, including "sodium sulfite", "sodium bisulfite", "sodium metabisulfite", "potassium bisulfite", potassium metabisulfite", and "sulfur dioxide". Any ingredient ending in "-sulfite" should be assumed to be a sulfiting agent. If you have ever suffered a reaction after ingesting a food you believe contained sulfites, you should beware of the foods and beverages listed below, which often contain these substances. Sulfite-free forms of some of these foods may be found in health food stores.
FOODS & BEVERAGES THAT OFTEN CONTAIN SULFITES
Fresh Fruits & Beverages Avocado Dip (Guacamole)
Cole slawGrapes
MushroomsPotatoes
Prepared Cut Fruit or Vegetable SaladsFish & Shellfish Canned Seafood Soups
Clams
Crabs
Dried FishFresh Shellfish, Especially Shrimp
Frozen, Canned, or Dried ShellfishLobster
Oysters
Scallops
ShrimpPrepared Processed Foods Beet Sugars
Breading Mixes
Breakfast Cereals
Brown Sugar
Canned Fruit Pie Fillings
Canned Mushrooms
Caramels
Corn, Maple, & Pancake Syrups
Cornstarch
Dietetic Processed FoodsDietetic Processed Foods
Dried or Canned Soups
Dry Salad Dressing Mixes
Glazed Fruits
Frozen, Canned, or Dried Fruits & Vegetables
Frozen French Fries
Hard Candies
Horseradish
Jams & Jellies
Maraschino CherriesNoodle & Rice Mixes
Olives
Onion Relish
Pickles
Potato Chips
Sauces & Gravies
Sauerkraut
Shredded Coconut
Trail Mixes
Wine VinegarMiscellaneous Apple Cider
Baked Goods
Beer
Bottled, Canned, or Frozen Fruit JuicesBottled, Canned, or Frozen Vegetable Juices
Cocktail Mixes
Colas
Cordials
CornmealFrozen Dough
Fruit Drinks
Gelatin
Instant Tea Mixes
Wines
MoonDragon's Health & Wellness: Allergy Information & Descriptions
TREATMENT
SKIN TESTING FOR ALLERGIES
The season in which your allergy occurs will narrow the list of possible culprits. To pinpoint the cause, your health care provider may perform a skin test to determine which substances (allergens) cause a reaction.
The skin test, also called a scratch test, is used to identify the substances that are causing your allergy symptoms. It involves placing extracts of potential allergens in a grid on your arm or back, and then scratching or pricking your skin so the extract can enter the outer layer of skin (epidermis) to allow exposure to the extract. Those areas that become red and itchy indicate which substances trigger a defensive (allergic) response by your immune system. Evaluation of the skin's reaction will determine the intensity of your allergic reaction to that allergen.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE SKIN TEST...
First, a health care provider will examine the skin on your forearm and clean it with alcohol. (Sometimes, the skin test is performed on an area of your back.)
Areas on your skin are then marked with a pen to identify each allergen that will be tested. A drop of extract for each potential allergen (such as pollen, animal dander, or insect venom) is placed on the corresponding mark. A small disposable pricking device or a small syringe and needle is then used so the extract can enter into the outer layer of the skin, called the epidermis. The skin prick is not a shot and doesn't cause bleeding. Sometimes, instead of the skin pricking method, a small amount of the allergen is injected just under the skin.
If there are allergic antibodies in your system, your skin will become irritated and may itch, much like a mosquito bite. This reaction means you are allergic to that substance.
Plan to spend about an hour for the entire appointment. The allergen placement part of the test takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Then you will have to wait about 15 minutes to see how your skin reacts.
Inform the health care provider who is going to perform the skin test about all medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter medications. Since over-the-counter antihistamines stop allergic reactions, you should not take them for at least 48 hours before the test. Prescription antihistamines should be discontinued five to seven days before the test. Talk to your health care provider about discontinuing your prescription medicines prior to the test. Your health care provider will give you a list of medicines to avoid before the test, since there are other drugs that can interfere with the results. Since you may not be able to discontinue certain medicines, the health care provider may perform a separate "control" test to determine if that particular drug will interfere with the scratch test.
The test may be mildly irritating, but most people say it doesn't hurt too much. The part I hated the most was the itching from the allergen reactions.
Although small amounts of allergens are introduced into your system, a skin test is safe when performed properly. You may be supervised by your health care provider for extreme reactions if you have severe allergies.
After the test, the extracts and ink marks will be cleaned off your skin with alcohol. A mild cortisone cream will be applied to your arm to relieve any itching at the sites of the skin pricks. Keep the tested area on your arm uncovered when you go home. Your health care provider or allergist will use the results of the test to help develop a management plan for you.
You should contact your health care provider if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Fever.
- Lightheadedness.
- Wheezing.
- Shortness of breath.
If skin testing cannot be performed, the health care provider may perform a radioallergosorbent blood test (RAST) to check the levels of antibodies produced by the immune system. Elevated levels of certain antibodies can identify particular allergies. Because RAST is not as sensitive as skin testing in detecting certain substances, it is only used when skin testing isn't possible.
BLOOD TESTING FOR ALLERGIES
Blood tests are sometimes performed to find out what triggers an allergic reaction. Blood tests are often used if patients have a skin condition or are taking medications, such as antihistamines, that could interfere with an allergy skin test, the most common test used to identify allergy triggers.
The radioallergosorbent test (RAST) and the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test are two types of blood tests used to diagnose allergies. In both, a small amount of blood is taken from the allergy sufferer and analyzed for antibodies. High levels of antibodies in the blood indicate an allergic reaction.
These blood tests are not as effective as skin testing and tend to be somewhat more expensive, but can be useful in some situations.
ELIMINATION DIET & FOOD CHALLENGE TEST
The elimination diet and food challenge test are used to identify food allergies. The elimination diet involves removing specific foods or ingredients from your diet that you and your health care provider suspect may be causing your allergy symptoms. (Common allergy-causing foods are milk, eggs, nuts, wheat, and soy.) Your health care provider will supervise this diet over two to three weeks.
During this time, you will need to carefully read food labels and find out about food preparation methods when dining out. You'll also need to keep a food diary to record the foods you are eating. If you remove a certain food and the symptoms go away while following this diet, your health care provider can usually identify that food as the cause of your problems.
While following this diet, make sure you are eating other foods that provide the same nutrients as those you've eliminated (for example, try tofu-based foods instead of dairy products). A dietitian can help you plan meals that are healthful and nutritious without including the potentially allergenic foods.
After following the elimination diet, your health care provider will ask you to gradually reintroduce the foods you were avoiding into your diet, one at a time. This process helps link symptoms to specific foods. You will need to carefully record any symptoms that occur when you eat each of these foods. If your symptoms return after eating the food, the diagnosis can usually be confirmed. You will be asked once again to eliminate the foods that have been identified as causing symptoms to see if the symptoms clear up. This is not a foolproof method. Psychological and physical factors can affect the diet's results. For example, if you think you're sensitive to a food, a response could occur that may not be a true allergic one.
Before making significant changes in your diet, always seek the advice of your health care provider. If you randomly remove foods from your diet, you may not have a balanced diet and a lack of some nutrients can cause other health problems. You may also become frustrated because it may seem that everything you eat is causing a reaction.
If you've had a severe (anaphylactic) reaction to certain foods, this method can't be used.
A CONTROLLED FOOD CHALLENGE
In a controlled environment such as an intensive care hospital unit, the health care provider (usually a board-certified allergist) may conduct a food challenge test to determine if a food allergy exists or to confirm a suspected food allergy. A sample of the suspected offending food is given to the person unknowingly. The suspected offending food may be mixed with another food or may be disguised as an ingredient in another food. These food preparation techniques are used to prevent undue influence on the outcome of the test (if the person recognizes the food by sight or taste). Another method is to have the person take a capsule containing the allergen. This test is given under strict supervision. After eating the food or taking the capsule, the person is monitored to see if a reaction occurs.
The ideal way to perform the food challenge test is as a "double-blind, placebo-controlled test." With this method, neither the allergist nor the allergy sufferer is aware of which capsule, or food, contains the suspected allergen. In order for the test to be effective, the person must also take capsules or eat food that does not contain the allergen. This will help the allergist make sure the reaction, if any, being observed is due to the allergen and not some other factor. Someone with a history of severe reactions cannot participate in a food challenge test. In addition, multiple food allergies are difficult to evaluate with this test.
Since this test takes a lot of time to perform, it is costly and thus, done infrequently. This type of testing is generally used when the health care provider needs to confirm or eliminate specific food allergens.
FOOD ALLERGY SELF-TEST
Caution: Do not perform an Allergy Self-Test if you have potentially life-threatening or severe allergic responses to any substance. This test is for those individuals that may have only mild symptoms and need to identify and eliminate the substance from their environment or diet. For more severe allergic responses, testing should be done under the supervision of your allergist.
If you suspect that you are allergic to a specific food, a simple test can help you determine if you are correct. By recording your pulse rate after consuming the food in question, you can reveal if you are having an allergic reaction. Using a watch with a second hand, sit down and relax for a few minutes. When completely relaxed, take your pulse at the wrist. Count the number of beats in a sixty-second period. A normal pulse reading is between 52 and 70 beats per minute.
AGE OF INDIVIDUAL NORMAL PULSE (HEART RATE) READINGS Newborn Infants 100 to 160 beats per minute Children 1 to 10 Years 70 to 120 beats per minute Children Over 10 Years 60 to 100 beats per minute Adults 60 to 100 beats per minute Well-Trained Athletes 40 to 60 beats per minute
After taking your pulse, consume the food that you are testing for an allergic reaction. Wait 15 to 20 minutes and take your pulse again. If your pulse rate has increased more than 10 beats per minute, omit this food from your diet for one month, and then retest yourself.
For the purpose of this test, it is best to use the purest form of the suspect food available. For example, if you are testing yourself for an allergy to wheat, it is better to use a bit of plain cream of wheat cereal than to use wheat bread, which contains other ingredients besides wheat. This way you will know that whatever reaction you observe (or fail to observe), it is the wheat that is responsible.
ALLERGY SUPPLEMENTS
Information and supplements for allergies, a condition that occurs when the body's immune system responds negatively to a substance that is not usually considered harmful.
Sinus and Lung Congestion Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 8 fl. oz.
The Sinus & Lung Congestion Formula was created to help clear the lungs and sinuses of congested matter.Liquid Multi Vita-Mineral, Orange Mango, Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz.
The most complete all-in-one liquid vitamin daily supplement that combines the benefits of multiple vitamins with the advantages of ionic minerals and trace minerals to replace those needed minerals not found in processed foods.Noni Juice, Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz.
Trace Minerals Noni Juice product may provide nutritional support for Bio-Electric Health and Body Mineral Balancing.Snore Stop Allergy Formula, 20 Chewable Tabs
Snore Stop Allergy Formula Tablets are specially formulated to stop or reduce snoring symptoms associated with allergies and hay fever.Flax Protein / Fiber / Lignan Cold Milled Powder Plus Omega 3, Certified Organic, 16 oz.
With 6g Fiber/300mg Lignan/5g Protein (including 18 amino acids) per serving, Nature's Way EFAGold is one of nature's richest sources of protein, fiber & essential fatty acids.Brigham Tea, 415 mg, 100 Caps
Brigham Tea was used anciently to promote circulation.Vitamin C 1000 with Bioflavonoids, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 Vcaps
Nature's Way Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.Noni Juice Concentrate (Morinda citrifolia), 1 fl. oz.
Noni comes from the family Rubiaceae making it a relative of Samento or Uncaria Tomentosa and complimentary in use.Allergy Support Formula, TheraVedas Ajay, 60 Vcaps
Supports proper histamine levels.Allergy Hayfever, Nelson Bach, Homeopathic 84 Pills, Formerly Aller-Away
Aller-Way is a homeopathic remedy for the symptomatic relief of hay fever and sinus allergies.Allergy Support for Children, Seasonal Aller-g-Ease, 4 fl. oz.
Childlife's Aller-g-Ease seasonal provides nutritional and herbal support for children during the allergy season. It is an all-natural formula.Bee Pollen Granules, Fresh American Bee Pollen, 16 oz.
Fresh Bee pollen contains much more protein per ounce than any other natural food and it is the only food that contains the 22 amino acids of the human body.MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Pure Lignisul, with Vitamin C, 875 mg / 100 mg, 120 Caps
MSM with Vitamin C offers support for allergies, connective tissue, joint flexibility, immune function, arthritis, osteoporosis, digestive disorders, circulation,bruising, carpal tunnel syndrome, and antioxidant protection.The Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain By Stanley W. Jacob M.D., Ronald M. Lawrence MD & Martin Zucker
Learn how to stop the pain of numerous ailments with MSM. How much, when, with what food and in what form to relieve pain in its many forms. Helpful against pain and allergies, this supplement is safe, natural and side-effect-free.Violet Leaf Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Violet leaf can be used for coughs, sore throats, asthma, tumors, acne, swollen glands and headaches.Allergy Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
This herbal allergy remedy can be used as a preventative and to help lessen the symptoms of allergies and hayfever.Neti Pot, Stainless Steel Nasal Pot
According to ayurveda, a neti pot helps to promote the removal of excess mucus due to congestion, rid nostrils of pollen and other allergens and cleanse the nasal membranes.Nasaline Salt, 8 oz. Jar
This pure non-iodized salt is for use with Nasaline or possibly a Neti Pot.Neti Pot, Clay Nasal Pot
According to ayurveda, a nasal pot helps to promote the removal of excess mucus due to congestion, rid nostrils of pollen and other allergens and cleanse the nasal membranes.Hypo Allergenic Multiple Vitamin Mineral, 180 Caps
NutriBiotic Hypo-Allergenic Multivitamin Mineral is for people concerned about common food born antigens. This formula is a balanced blend of the purest bio-nutrients available.Amalaki (Dhatri), 100% Natural, 450 mg, 120 Vcaps
An Ayurvedic effective against allergies, anemia, cold & flu, constipation, diabetes, digestive disorders, and liver problems.Allergy Care, 60 mg, 20 Caps, Nature's Way
Allergy Care clears nasal and sinus passages for temporary relief of stuffiness, sinus congestion, and sinus pressure due to allergies, hay fever, sinusitis or other upper respiratory allergies.Allergy Free: Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide, By Konrad Kail, Bobbi Lawrence, Burton Goldberg
This Book explores dozens of clinically tested natural options for treating allergies, and includes patient success stories of alleviating allergies without drugs.ABC of Asthma, Allergies and Lupus: Eradicate Asthma, Now!, by F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
This informative book presents a new discovery that unintentional dehydration causes many painful, degenerative diseases. It explains the direct relationship between water deficiency in the body and allergies, asthma and lupus.Rooibos, 100% Natural, 350 mg, 60 Caps
Rooibos contains potent anti-oxidant and anti-ageing properties packed with selenium, vitamin A, C, E and magnesium.Coral Calcium (Okinawa) Plus w/ Magnesium & Vitamin D, 100% Natural, 500 mg, 100 Vcaps
Okinawa Coral Calcium Plus with Magnesium, Vitamin D and 70 other trace minerals provides essential minerals, restores body alkalinity, supports the immune system, and is bio available for better absorption.Sinustop, 20 Caps
Sinustop is for fast and effective temporary relief of congestion and sinus pressure due to the common cold, allergies, or sinusitis.NutriBiotic Nasal Spray, with Grapefruit Seed Extract, 1 fl. oz.
Nasal Spray is useful to aiding many conditions. During allergy season it helps to re-moisturize the nasal passages and clean them of dust, dirt, dander and other allergens. The nasal spray is also useful during a bout of sinusitis, or inflammation and infection of the sinus passages.Grape Seed Extract, 350 mg, 90 Caps
A very powerful antioxidant, this standardized Grape Seed Extract helps maintain capillary health, and has the ability to neutralize free radicals.AllergEase Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Use AllergEase Herb Tea to regulate the immune system, especially in allergy conditions that effect the sinuses and to remove wind-heat.Oregon Breeze Essential Oil, 2 fl. oz.
Oregon Breeze Oil helps relieve headache and sinus pain and reduces allergy symptoms.Yerba Mate Tea Royale w/ Stevia, 25 Tea Bags
Yerba Mate Tea Royale is widely regarded as an excellent appetite suppressor when consumed 15 to 20 minutes before meals.Black Seed Herbal Honey, Energizing, 16 fl. oz.
A sensational blend of honey and herbs in three different formulations that offer a natural boost of energy, immune support, or relaxation that's great for anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of Black Seed without taking capsules or oil. This rich tasting honey can be added to tea, smoothies, shakes, or deserts, and may be used in cooking.Flax Seed, Whole, Certified Organic, 1 lb. Bulk
Flax Seeds are an important source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including Omega-3, plus Magnesium, Zinc and dietary fiber. Flax oil from flax seeds is the richest known source of linolenic acid.Sinus Clikpak Tube, Nelson's Homeopathic, 84 Pellets
All natural, safe and highly effective homeopathic medicine for relief of nasal congestion, sinus pressure and sinus headache associated with sinusitis or colds.HAS (Hayfever Allergy Sinus) Fast Acting Formula, +30 mg, 100 Caps
HAS (Hayfever Allergy Sinus) Fast Acting Formula is for the temporary relief of nasal and sinus congestion due to the common cold, hayfever or other upper respiratory allergies.Eucalyptus Oil, 100% Pure, 1 fl. oz.
Eucalyptus Oil is a strong antiseptic. Eucalyptus Oil is used as an inhalant for asthma, diphtheria, sore throats, sinus and respiratory problems.Bee Propolis Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Bee Propolis, a resin collected from plants by bees and used in the construction of hives, is a medicinal marvel of the hive. Research shows it has antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial, antifungal, and even antiviral properties.Neti Pot, Clay Nasal Pot
According to ayurveda, a nasal pot helps to promote the removal of excess mucus due to congestion, rid nostrils of pollen and other allergens and cleanse the nasal membranes.
ALLERGY RESOURCES
Everything Allergies, from About Allergies to Yeast Allergies.
The Allergy Report
A manual for primary health care professionals
(800) 822-2762
Copies: $22
www.theallergyreport.org
AllergyWeb
www.allergyweb.com
American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI)
611 E. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
(404) 272-6071 or (800) 822-2762
www.aaaai.org
American Academy of Dermatology
930 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 330-0230 or (888) 462-DERM (3376)
www.aad.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424
(415) 561-8500
www.aao.org/news/eyenet
American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org/
The American Association of Immunologists
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-7178
E-mail: infoaai@aai.faseb.org
www.aai.org
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
(215) 592-9466
E-mail: abai@abai.org
www.abai.org
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 427-1200 or (800) 842-7777
http://allergy.mcg.edu
American College of Chest Physicians
3300 Dundee Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062-2348
(847) 498-1400 or (800) 343-2227
E-mail: accp@chestnet.org
www.chestnet.org/
American College of Physicians
American Society of Internal Medicine
190 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1572
(215) 351-2600 or (800) 523-1546 ext. 2600
www.acponline.org/
American Dietetic Association
1225 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
(312) 899-0040
www.eatright.org
American Lung Association (National Office)
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
(212) 315-8742 or (800) LUNG-USA (586-4872)
E-mail: info@lungusa.org
www.lungusa.org
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Medical Section of the American Lung Association
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019-4374
(212) 315-8700
E-mail: jcorn@lungusa.org
www.thoracic.org
The Anaphylaxis Campaign
www.Anaphylaxis.org
AsmaNet
www.remcomp.com/asmanet/
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
1125 Fifteenth Street
Washington, DC, 20005
(202) 466-7643 or (800) 7-ASTHMA (727-8462)
E-mail: info@aafa.org
www.aafa.org
Asthma and Allergy Information Association
65 Tromley Dr., Suite 10
Etobicoke, Ontario, M9 8 5Y7
(905) 712-2242
I Breathe
Site sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline
www.ibreathe.com
Clinical Immunology Society
www.clinimmsoc.org
Food Allergy Awareness Support and Training Inc.
www.FAASTCincy.org
The Food Allergy Network
10400 Eaton Place, Suite 107
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 691-3179 or (800) 929-4040
E-mail: fan@worldweb.net
www.foodallergy.org
Food Allergy Research and Resource Program
http://farrp.unl.edu/
Food Anaphylactic Children Training and Support Associations
www.allergyfacts.org.au
Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
www.ginasthma.com
Health Talk Interactive: Asthma Education Network
www.healthtalk.com/aen/index.html
Immune Deficiency Foundation
25 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite 206
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 321-6647 or (800) 296-4433
The Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
50 N. Brockway, Suite 3.3
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 934-1918
E-mail: JCAAI@aol.com
www.jcaai.org
National Advisory Allergic and Infectious Disease Council
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-5717
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
National Asthma Education Program and Prevention Program
NHLBI Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301) 251-1222
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
NIAID Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Building 31, Room 7A-50
31 Center Drive MSC 2520
Bethesda, MD 20892-2520
www.niaid.nih.gov
Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center
(800) 437-4055
E-mail: info@nwasthma.com
www.nwasthma.com
LOCAL RESOURCES
Tufts New England Medical Center
John Ohman, M.D. FACP
Chief, Allergy Department
750 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-636-5333
Fax: 617-636-4843
John Ohman, M.D. FACP
Daniel Steinberg, M.D.
Chestnut Hill Medical Center
25 Boylston Street
(Route 9 in Chestnut Hill next to Legal Seafood)
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: 617-232-1690
E-mail: johman@tufts-nemc.org
Webpage: www.nemc.org/medicine/ohman.htm
READING LIST
Allergies A to Z
By Myron A. Lipkowitz, RP, MD
Facts on File, Inc.
Department M274
11 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
(212) 290-8090 or (800) 322-8755
Allergies, Disease in Disguise: How to Heal Your Allergic Condition
By Carolee Bateson-Koch
Alive Books, 1994
4728 Byrne Rd.
Burnaby, BC, CAN V5J3H7
(604) 438-1919
ISBN: 0929430422
Allergy Plants That Cause Sneezing and Wheezing
By Mary Jelks, MD
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
1125 15th St. NW, Suite 502
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 466-7643
www.aafa.org
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology From Infancy to Adulthood
By Warren Bieman, et al.
W.B. Saunders Company, 1995
Independence Square West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-7800
ISBN: 0721655874
Best Guide to Allergy
By Nathan Schultz, Allan Giannini, Terrace Chang
Humana Press, 1994
3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-4403
Essential Allergy
By Niels Mygind, et al.
Blackwell Scientific Publications
3 Cambridge Center
Cambridge MA 02142
(617) 225-0401
Human Exposure Assessment for Airborne Pollutants: Advances and Opportunity; and Indoor Allergens: Assessing & Controlling Adverse Health Effects
National Academy Press
2101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 334-3313
Manual of Allergy & Immunology
By Glenn J. Lawlor, Jr., et al.
Little Brown & Company, Inc., 1994
34 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-0730
Sinus Survival: A Self-Help Guide for Allergies, Bronchitis, Colds and Sinusitis
By Robert S. Ivker
J.P. Tarcher, 1995
5858 Wilshire, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(213) 935-9980
ISBN: 0874776848
Sneezing Your Head Off? How to Live With Your Allergic Nose
By Peter Boggs, MD
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-4403 or (800) 878-4403
You Can Do Something About Your Allergies
By Nelson L. Novick
MacMillan Publishing, 1994
866 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10022
ISBN: 0025907859
CHILD ALLERGIES
Cooking For The Allergic Child
By J. Moyer
Complete Book of Children's Allergies
By B.R. Feldman, MD
Taming Asthma and Allergy By Controlling Your Environment
By Robert A. Wood, MD
ISBN: 0964327201
Children With Asthma: A Manual for Parents
By Thomas E. Plaut, MD
Allergy Control Products
96 Danbury Rd.
P.O. Box 793
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-9580 or (800) 442-3878
www.allergycontrol.com
FOOD ALLERGIES
Diets to Help Gluten and Wheat Allergy
By Rita Greer
Harper Collins Canada Limited/Order Dept.
1995 Markham Rd.
Scarborough, ON, M1B 5M8, IT
(800) 387-0117
ISBN: 0722529104
Food Allergy: A Primer for People
By S. Allan Bock, MD
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
1125 15th St. NW, Suite 502
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 466-7643
www.aafa.org
Your Food-Allergic Child: A Parent's Guide
By Janet E. Meizel
National Allergy and Asthma Network
3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-4403 or (800) 878-4403
ASTHMA
A Parent's Guide to Allergies and Asthma
By Marion Steinmann
Asthma Resource Directory
By Carol Rudoff, MA
Understanding Asthma: The Blueprint for Breathing National Allergy and Asthma Network
3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-4403 or (800) 878-4403
All About Asthma and How to Live With It
By Glennon, Paul, MD, and Barbara Fafoglia
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York
Ask the Doctor: Asthma
By Vincent Frieldewald, MD
Andrews McMeel Publishing
P.O. Box 419150
Kansas City, MO 64141
(816) 932-6700 or (800) 826-4216
ISBN: 0836270231
Asthma: The Complete Guide; One Minute Asthma ... What You Need to Know
By Thomas F. Plaut, MD
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
1125 15th St. NW, Suite 502
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(202) 466-7643
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Asthma and Exercise
By Nancy Hogshead and Gerald S. Couzens
Henry Holt and Company, 1990
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Asthma in the Workplace
By Bernstein, et al.
John H. Dekker & Sons, 1993
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ISBN: 0824787994
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Breathing Disorders: Your Complete Exercise Guide
By Neil F. Gordon, MD, PhD, MPH
Human Kinetics, 1993
P.O. Box 5076
Champaign, IL 61825
(217) 351-5076 or (800)747-4457
ISBN: 0873224264
Breathing Easy With Day Care; A Parent's Guide to Asthma; Consumer Update on Asthma
By Nancy Sander
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-4403 or (800) 878-4403
Bronchial Asthma: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
By Eric M. Gershwin and Georges Halpern
Humana Press, 1994
Crescent Manor
Clifton, NJ 07015
(973) 773-4389
ISBN: 0896032531
Conquering Asthma: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding and Care for Adults
By Michael T. Newhouse and Peter J. Barnes
Login Publishers Consortium, 1997
1436 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-8228
Coping With Asthma
By Carolyn Simpson
Rosen Publishing Group
Let's Talk About Having Asthma
By Elizabeth Weitzman
Rosen Publishing Group's PowerKids Press
29 E. 21st St.
New York, NY 10010
(212) 777-3017 or (800) 237-9932
Diets to Help Asthma and Hay Fever
By Roger Newman Turner
Harper Collins Canada Limited/Order Dept.
1995 Markham Rd.
Scarborough, ON, M1B 5M8, IT
(800) 387-0117
ISBN: 0722529112
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