Readers will find out why some people have allergies and others don't, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens. They will also learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future."--Provided by publisher.

"Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Either you have a frustrating allergy, or you know someone who does. Billions of people worldwide--an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the global population--have some form of allergy; millions have one severe enough to actively endanger their health. Even more concerningly, over the last decade, the number of people diagnosed with allergy has been steadily increasing. Medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail, herself...

"Provides consumer health information on the various types of allergic reactions, the common allergic triggers, medications, and therapies used to manage the reactions and prevent symptoms. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.

"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.

Discusses how to identify different types of food intolerances, describes how to construct a diet plan that avoids those foods and improves digestive function, and provides over seventy recipes that lack problem ingredients.

"Peanut butter, eggs, milk, chicken, countless other foods-it can be tough to deal with allergies that not only keep you from enjoying the things your friends do but also threaten your health. In this detailed book, young readers will learn more about common allergies and what to expect if they're diagnosed with them. Thoughtful text will discuss why allergies happen, symptoms to watch for, and how to stay safe, while color photos will help kids make...

"A fun cookbook with recipes that are safe for kids with peanut and tree-nut allergies"-- Provided by publisher.

Multiple food allergies are on the rise, and Elizabeth Gordon knows how tough it can be to find meals that your whole family can enjoy safely. She also knows that busy moms don't have lots of time, and that the more economically you can cook, the better. Enter “Simply Allergy-Free”, a lifesaving cookbook, chock full of easy, reliable recipes that you can make any night of the week. Whether cooking for yourself or a family, “Simply Allergy-Free”...

When a young boy decides to get a pet, he discovers it's not as simple as ABC. Every animal he brings home makes his poor sister sneeze! Can he find one that won't leave her reaching for the tissues? Follow along on a funny, furry adventure that features animals of every size and stripe, from Antelopes and Bobolinks to Yaffles and Zebras!

Know to be man's best friends, cats and dogs have engaged in a fierce and merciless battle. Now, Mr. Tinkles, a ruthless cat, is plotting intensively to achieve nothing less than world domination. His main target is Professor Brody. The professor is working on a medication that will rid people of their dog hair allergies. Mr. Tinkles strives to get to the substance and have it analyzed. He then means to have it altered so that all humans of the world...