Table of Contents:

Part I:  Basics

Chapter 1.     Allergen Immunotherapy in Historical Perspective

Chapter 2.     Definition of an Allergen (Immunobiology)

Chapter 3.     Allergen Nomenclature

Chapter 4.     Mechanisms of IgE-Mediated Allergic Reactions

Chapter 5.     Immunological Responses to Allergen Reactions

Chapter 6.     Primary and Secondary Prevention of Allergy and Asthma by Allergen Therapeutic Vaccines

Chapter 7.     In Vitro Tests to Monitor Efficacy of Immunotherapy

Chapter 8.     Aerobiology

Chapter 9.     Pharmacoeconomic Considerations for Allergen Immunotherapy    

Part II:  Allergens:  Inhalational, Ingested, Injected, and Multiple Sites of Introduction

Chapter 10.   Tree Pollen Allergens

Chapter 11.   Grass Pollen Allergens

Chapter 12.   Weed Pollen Allergens

Chapter 13.   Fungal Allergens

Chapter 14.   Mite Allergens

Chapter 15.   Cockroach and Other Inhalant Insect Allergens

Chapter 16.   Mammalian Allergens

Chapter 17.   Food Allergens

Chapter 18.   Hymenoptera Allergens

Chapter 19.   Biting-Insect Allergens

Chapter 20.   Latex Allergens

Chapter 21.   Drug Allergens, Haptens and Anaphylatoxins

Part III:  Immunotherapy Techniques:  Preparations and Administration

Chapter 22.   Standardized Allergen Extracts in the United States

Chapter 23.   Maufacturing and Standardizing Allergen Extracts in Europe

Chapter 24.   Preparing and Mixing Allergen Vaccines

Chapter 25.   Administration of Allergen Vaccines

Chapter 26.   Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis

Chapter 27.   Allergen Immunotherapy:  Therapeutic Vaccines for Asthma

Chapter 28.   Immunotherapy for the Prevention of Allergic Diseases

Chapter 29.   Immunotherapy for Hymenoptera Venom and Biting Insect Hypersensitivity

Chapter 30.   Immunotherapy Combined with Pharmacotherapy

Chapter 31.   Immunotherapy in Young Children

Chapter 32.   Drug Allergy:  Desensitization and Treatment of Reactions to Antibiotics and Aspirin

Part IV:  Other Types of Immunotherapy  

Chapter 33.   Non-Injection Routes for Immunotherapy of Allergic Diseases

Chapter 34.   Anti-IgE Therapy

Chapter 35.   Modifying Allergens and Using Adjuvants for Specific Immunotherapy

Chapter 36.   Novel Approaches to Immunotherapy for Food Allergy

Chapter 37.   Tolerance Induced by Allergen Immunotherapy

Chapter 38.   Unproven and Controversial Forms of Immunotherapy

Part V:  Prevention and Management of Adverse Effects

Chapter 39.   Adverse Effects and Fatalities Associated with Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy

Chapter 40.   Prevention and Treatment of Anaphylaxis

Chapter 41.   Instructions and Consent Forms for Allergen Immunotherapy