Download or read book The People's Handbook of Allergies and Allergens written by Ruth Winter and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1984 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: An alphabetical listing of allergy-related terms, allergens and allergies from "acacia" to "zygomycetes", and including such common consumer items as fish, egg, wool, and rubber gloves is presented in a clear, cross-referenced format for the lay reader. A discussion of the allergy/immune system relationship plus appendices covering related potential food allergens, pollen alerts by region and season, food diary for assisting in uncovering food allergies, a physician/patient questionnaire for identifying allergens plus other topics are followed by a short bibliography. (jdb)