The authors have updated and expanded their widely acclaimed book with new chapters on antihistamines, on antileukotrienes, and on the common problem of treating the child who experiences recurrent respiratory tract infection. Written by distinguished clinicians, this concise and easy-to-read guide is designed to help primary care physicians, pediatricians, internists, and other specialists with the day-to-day diagnosis and treatment of their allergic patients. \"Summary Boxes,\" \"Clinical Pearl Boxes,\" and numerous treatment algorithms help time-pressured physicians to quickly grasp therapeutic situations and determine the best and most effective treatment options. Comprehensive and highly practical, this new 2nd edition of Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment offers physicians a completely up-to-date, user friendly approach to optimal diagnosis and treatment of their allergic patients-a gold standard reference of special value in every practice.