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1) Allergic
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Hoping to adopt a pet to find a sense of belonging in her busy family, Maggie is disappointed to discover she is severely allergic to anything with fur and tries to find a pet to love anyway.
3) Bloom
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The first book in a can't-put-it-down, can't-read-it-fast-enough action-thriller trilogy that's part Hatchet, part Little Shop of Horrors! The invasion begins--but not as you'd expect. It begins with rain. Rain that carries seeds. Seeds that sprout--overnight, everywhere. These new plants take over crop fields, twine up houses, burrow below streets. They bloom--and release toxic pollens. They bloom--and form venus-fly-trap like pods that swallow animals...
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"The story of a teenage girl who's literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she's ever known. The narrative unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts, lists, illustrations, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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Through real-life stories, learn about the many types of allergies and their effects, including asthma, hay fever, food allergies, latex allergies, and anaphylaxis. Understand how the immune system works and how different people react to allergens. Explore the history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and future areas of research for those with allergies -- back of book.
8) Allergies
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Discusses why some people have allergies and others do not, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens.
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Allergens are all around us: in the air, on our pets, and in our food. According to USA TODAY, the Nations No. 1 Newspaper, accidental exposure to food allergens leads to fifty thousand emergency room visits and causes at least 150 deaths in the United States each year. This book provides case studies of people living with allergies and describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common allergies. Youll learn that with the proper precautions,...
11) The allergy solution: unlock the surprising, hidden truth about why you are sick and how to get well
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Takes an in-depth look at how we can balance immunity through nutrition and lifestyle in order to reverse allergies without drugs.
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Posing the questions that anyone with food allergies will think to ask, this book provides practical, emotional, and scientific guidance on the topics that affect your life. Allergy expert Scott H. Sicherer addresses the full spectrum of food allergies, from mild to life threatening, from single foods to food families, clearing up misconceptions along the way. He explains how exposure to foods can bring about an allergic response, describes the symptoms...
18) Ghost attack
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When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone-- he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's awful rash before it ruins everything?
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What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance? This Australian-made, curriculum fit program answers this question and more using engaging dramatised scenarios and expert commentary from Dr. Andreas Lopata, Associate Professor of Food Sciences at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. We discover that up to 2% of the population have a food allergy and learn how to respond to a food reaction - including when and how to administer...