The Washington manual allergy, asthma, and immunology subspecialty consult

Prepared by specialty residents, fellows and staff in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and reviewed by attending physicians in each field. Each volume in this renowned series delivers the on-the-spot help you need to provide quality patient management. Right from the initial chapter, you'll learn how to take a patient history, how to interpret exam findings, what tests to order, how to complete the workup, and how to formulate an effective management plan. The Second Edition of this reference continues to provide the practical, stepwise guidance from this manual and has been fully updated to include the most current diagnostic tests, workup tips, drugs and other therapeutic interventions available. NEW to the Second Edition: Updated content reflects the latest clinical advances and practice standards. New formatting follows consistent subheadings to make key facts easier to find. New chapters detail the latest diagnostic criteria, testing, and treatment options.