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Theresa MacPhail

Category Health & Wellness
Cover Type Paperback
Type Non Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781802062830

Rs. 958

Penguin Books

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Allergic

Allergic

By Theresa MacPhail · Published by Penguin Books

Who it's for: Readers interested in health, medicine, and the science behind allergies

Discover the compelling story of allergies, tracing their first medical description in 1819 to the breakthrough scientific advancements of today. This book delves into the environmental changes and lifestyle shifts that have contributed to the alarming rise of allergic conditions like hay fever, peanut allergies, and eczema, affecting nearly 30 to 40 percent of the global population. Through captivating narratives and insightful research, the book paints a vivid picture of how allergies have become a pervasive health issue worldwide. Why You Should Read This Book: Gain a Deeper Understanding: Learn about the history, causes, and evolution of allergies from both scientific and personal perspectives. Uncover Scientific Breakthroughs: Discover the latest innovations in biologics and immunotherapies offering hope to allergy sufferers. Real-Life Stories: Experience heartfelt accounts from patients, doctors, and researchers battling allergies daily. Connect with Global Issues: Understand the link between climate change, pollution, and rising allergy rates. Empower Yourself: Equip yourself with knowledge that can help manage, prevent, or empathise with those affected by allergies. This insightful read not only sheds light on the past and present of allergies but also sparks critical reflections on the health of humanity in our ever-changing world.

Highlights

  • Traces allergies from first medical description in 1819 to today
  • Explores environmental and lifestyle changes behind rising allergy rates
  • Covers hay fever, peanut allergies, eczema, and more
  • Discusses biologics and immunotherapies as latest treatments
  • Includes personal stories from patients, doctors, and researchers
  • Connects climate change and pollution to allergy prevalence

Themes

Allergies · Medical history · Environmental health · Immunology · Climate change

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Publisher Penguin Books
ISBN 9781802062830
Cover Type Paperback
Type Non Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000019597

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Questions about this book

What is the book about?

It traces the history of allergies from their first medical description in 1819 to modern scientific advancements, exploring why they have become so prevalent.

Does the book cover specific allergies?

Yes, it discusses hay fever, peanut allergies, eczema, and other allergic conditions.

What scientific breakthroughs are mentioned?

The book covers innovations in biologics and immunotherapies that offer hope to allergy sufferers.

Does it include personal stories?

Yes, it features accounts from patients, doctors, and researchers dealing with allergies.

What factors does the book link to rising allergy rates?

It connects environmental changes, lifestyle shifts, climate change, and pollution to the increase in allergies.